Thin-ply composite laminates: a review

Composite structures formed using thin-ply laminates are of interest to aerospace and other high-performance industries. This paper reviews recently published research into fibre reinforced polymer matrix composites formed using thin-ply (<100 μm thick) laminates. Due to their prominence in the literature, this review focuses on thin plies formed with carbon fibre tows. Research into the manufacture, microstructure, mechanical performance and...