Scientific Insights on Tribological Aspects of Polymer Based Composites

Polymer composites are those materials that form a synergistic mechanical advantage when reinforcement fillers are integrated into polymer. This advantage of the multiphase material possesses excellent wear and friction properties, hence found to be amenable with aerospace, automobile, and biomedical applications. The current article emphasizes the Tribological properties of various polymer composites concisely. However, alongside the Tribological advantage, there is a compromise in mechanical properties due to exposure of polymer composites to hazardous environments resulting in degradation and plasticization. With the advent of new manufacturing and processing techniques, by retaining the mechanical properties, the Tribological properties can be enhanced. In the current article, detailed attention to the microscopic and macroscopic Tribological aspects of polymer composites will be emphasized.