Received: 2 February 2024 / Accepted: 20 June 2024 Published online: 27 June 2024 | Shahram mahboubizadeh, Abdellatif Sadeq, Zahra Arzaqi, Omid Ashkani, Mobin Samadoghli
This review article provides an extensive examination of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, highlighting recent advancements in material sciences. The authors discuss the pivotal role of tailored fiber structures and their strategic placement within the polymer matrix in modifying the composite's properties. The article covers various aspects of FRP composites, including manufacturing techniques, mechanical properties, and application domains. It also explores the use of natural and artificial fibers, as well as the potential of quantum dots (QDs) to enhance FRP composites. A significant focus is placed on how different fiber weaves and orientations impact the performance and utility of FRP components. The paper aims to elucidate the complexities of FRP composites and forecast future trends in their development and use. Additionally, it reviews the importance of additive manufacturing in the development of FRP composites. The introduction provides a general overview of composites, emphasizing the role of the matrix and reinforcement phases, and the common use of polymers in FRP composites due to their lightweight, strength, and cost-effectiveness. The review also delves into the properties and characteristics of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers, highlighting their respective advantages and challenges in FRP composites.This review article provides an extensive examination of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites, highlighting recent advancements in material sciences. The authors discuss the pivotal role of tailored fiber structures and their strategic placement within the polymer matrix in modifying the composite's properties. The article covers various aspects of FRP composites, including manufacturing techniques, mechanical properties, and application domains. It also explores the use of natural and artificial fibers, as well as the potential of quantum dots (QDs) to enhance FRP composites. A significant focus is placed on how different fiber weaves and orientations impact the performance and utility of FRP components. The paper aims to elucidate the complexities of FRP composites and forecast future trends in their development and use. Additionally, it reviews the importance of additive manufacturing in the development of FRP composites. The introduction provides a general overview of composites, emphasizing the role of the matrix and reinforcement phases, and the common use of polymers in FRP composites due to their lightweight, strength, and cost-effectiveness. The review also delves into the properties and characteristics of thermoset and thermoplastic polymers, highlighting their respective advantages and challenges in FRP composites.