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Matrix Material: Usually thermoplastic polymers, Reinforcement Material: Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, Typical Use: Ballistic body armor, cut-resistant gloves

Matrix Material: Thermoset or thermoplastic polymer, Reinforcement Material: Glass, carbon or aramid fibers, Typical Use: Automotive parts, wind turbine blades

Matrix Material: Thermoplastics like polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, or polypropylene, Reinforcement Material: Wood fibers or flour, Typical Use: Decking, fencing, outdoor furniture

Matrix Material: Glass, Reinforcement Material: Ceramic particles, Typical Use: Heat-resistant components, telescope mirrors

Matrix Material: Epoxy or polyester resin, Reinforcement Material: Hollow glass microspheres, Typical Use: Subsea buoyancy modules, thermal insulation

Matrix Material: Epoxy resin, Reinforcement Material: Graphite fibers, Typical Use: Sporting goods, aerospace and military applications

Matrix Material: Varies (often polymers), Reinforcement Material: Varies (often layers of fiber fabric), Typical Use: Aerospace skins, multilayer circuit boards

Matrix Material: Carbon, Reinforcement Material: Carbon fibers, Typical Use: Brake discs for high-performance vehicles, heat shields for spacecraft

Matrix Material: Epoxy or phenolic resin, Reinforcement Material: Foam or honeycomb core with carbon or glass fiber skins, Typical Use: Aerospace structures, high-performance marine craft

Matrix Material: Epoxy resin, Reinforcement Material: Boron fibers, Typical Use: Aerospace structures, sporting goods

Matrix Material: Polyester resin, Reinforcement Material: Glass fibers, Typical Use: Boat hulls, automotive body parts, bathtubs

Matrix Material: Silicon carbide, Reinforcement Material: Carbon or silicon carbide fibers, Typical Use: High-temperature engine components, spacecraft shielding

Matrix Material: Epoxy resin, Reinforcement Material: Carbon fibers, Typical Use: Aerospace structures, high-performance sports equipment

Matrix Material: Nickel alloy, Reinforcement Material: Tungsten or tantalum fibers, Typical Use: Turbine blades in jet engines, rocket engines

Matrix Material: Epoxy or polyester resin, Reinforcement Material: Bamboo, jute, or flax fibers, Typical Use: Sustainable building materials, lightweight automotive parts

Matrix Material: Epoxy or phenolic resin, Reinforcement Material: Kevlar fibers, Typical Use: Bulletproof vests, helmets, sporting goods

Matrix Material: Epoxy or polyester resin, Reinforcement Material: Basalt fibers, Typical Use: Building and construction, automotive industry

Matrix Material: Aluminum alloy with lithium, Reinforcement Material: Ceramic particles or fibers, Typical Use: Aerospace structural components

Matrix Material: Silicon carbide, Reinforcement Material: Silicon carbide fibers, Typical Use: Nuclear reactor core components, high temperature applications

Matrix Material: Aluminum, titanium or magnesium alloy, Reinforcement Material: Ceramic particles or fibers, Typical Use: Aerospace components, automotive drive shafts

Matrix Material: Polymer or metal, Reinforcement Material: Nickel-titanium alloy (Nitinol), Typical Use: Actuators, morphing structures

Matrix Material: Usually polymers like epoxy, Reinforcement Material: A combination of two or more different fibers, Typical Use: Sports equipment, high-performance automotive parts

Matrix Material: Polymer, metal, or concrete, Reinforcement Material: Particles like silicon carbide or aluminum oxide, Typical Use: Abrasive products, cutting tools, grinding wheels

Matrix Material: Thermosetting polymers with microencapsulated healing agents, Reinforcement Material: Varies, Typical Use: Structures where repair is difficult