Composite materials based on recycled polyethylene terephthalate and their properties – A comprehensive review

Polymer matrix composites have established themselves in the materials family due to their improved properties like high specific stiffness and strength, durability etc. Recycled polyethylene terephthalate (RPET) is being used as matrix material in a variety of polymer matrix composites. Composite materials based on RPET matrix, in addition to being cost effective, are also environment friendly. Use of RPET as matrix material not only reduces...