Chapter 1 Introduction to composite materials Unit 1 Introduction and conception Unit 2 Classifications and terminology of composite materials Unit 3 Applications Chapter 2 Matrices Unit 1 Polymer matrix Unit 2 Ceramic matrix Unit 3 Metal matrix Chapter 3 Reinforcements Unit 1 Introduction of carbon fibers Unit 2 Glass fibers Unit 3 Incorporation of fibers into matrix Chapter 4 Interfaces Unit 1 Types of bonding at the interface Unit 2 Mechanical characterization of interfaces Chapter 5 Fibre reinforced polymers Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Fabrication processes Unit 3 Applications of composite materials Chapter 6 Metal matrix composite Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Processing Unit 3 Applications Chapter 7 Ceramics matrix composite Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Processing of ceramic matrix composites Unit 3 Glass and glass-ceramic matrix composites Chapter 8 Nanocomposite Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Processing Unit 3 Application Appendixes Main journals of composites science and engineering Glossary