In many sectors in the field of composites, the product manufacturers play a crucial role in the growth of the sector and they are in the middle of the value chain
Reinforcement fibres are the load carrying members in the composites and they are one dimensional materials and have high stiffness, strength, thermal stability ….
Following is the discussion with Prof Krishnan Balasubramanian, Institute Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Head of the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation at IIT Madras