A fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) is a high-performance composite material made up of three components - the fibers as the discontinuous or dispersed phase, the matrix acts as the continuous phase, ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

The extracellular matrix governs a surprising number of cellular functions. New techniques are revealing how cells and matrix communicate — and why this cross-talk matters. Muscle stem cells are ...