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Glass fibers within a polymer matrix - High strength, Lightweight

Carbon fibers within a plastic resin matrix - High tensile strength, Low weight

Cement, aggregate, and water - High compressive strength, Durability

Wood particles bonded with resin - Cost-effective, Uniform properties

Layers of wood veneer glued together - High strength, Cross-grain construction

Ceramic particles embedded in a metal matrix - High hardness, Resistance to wear

Metal embedded with another material like ceramic - Improved high-temperature strength, Wear resistance

Asphalt mixed with rubber, usually from used tires - Reduced road noise, Improved resilience

Aramid (Kevlar) fibers in a plastic matrix - High impact resistance, Low weight

Nanomaterials such as nanoparticles, nanotubes distributed in a matrix - Enhanced electrical, thermal, mechanical properties

Biological fibers within a durable matrix - Environmentally friendly, Sustainable

Components like fibers, foam, or lightweight aggregates included in cement - Enhanced ductility, Increased durability

Hollow microspheres held together by a metal, polymer, or ceramic matrix - Low density, High strength-to-weight ratio

Two thin, stiff skins separated by a lightweight core - High bending stiffness, Low weight

Thin wood veneers bonded together - Predictable and uniform strength, Resistant to warping

Combines two or more different types of fibers within a matrix - Tailored properties, High performance

Fibers embedded in a thermoplastic matrix - Easily remoldable, Resistant to impact

Concrete reinforced with textile fabrics, such as glass or carbon - High tensile strength, Ductility

Manufactured wood products, such as MDF, OSB, and Glulam - Uniform properties, Efficient use of raw materials