Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. Emphasis is placed on the hybridization of the reinforcing phases in terms of precisely optimizing the properties of these materials. A wide range of fibers and matrices are discussed as well as the key challenges from basic principles to end applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of polymer-based hybrid composites for a broad range of different applications who are looking to find sustainable solutions in materials science.

• Includes both thermoset and thermoplastic-based hybrid composites
• Covers a broad range of natural fibers including bast fibres, leaf fibres, agricultural biomass and animal fibres
• Various characterization techniques are included to determine mechanical, physical, chemical and thermal properties
• Via case study examples it explores various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, showcasing practical use
• Covers various fabrication aspects including varying input parameters, stacking sequence, fibre orientation, fiber treatments, and fibre dosage
• Includes multi-scale aspects, and multifunctional characteristics that will lead to further application in additive manufacturing, biomedical, food packing and tissue engineering fields