Metal matrix composites (MMCs) consist of a metallic matrix, such as aluminum, magnesium, or titanium, reinforced with materials like silicon carbide, boron, or carbon fibers. These composites offer ...

Over the last few years, composite building materials such as roofing, siding and decking have evolved as popular alternatives for people wanting to reduce or eliminate maintenance problems ...

That line from "The Graduate," set in 1960s California, still holds up in 2025, as plastic has become the star component in many new building materials in the residential construction industry.