Materials Science & Engineering

Biography

Biography: PKC Bose

Abstract

Composite material consisting of glass, carbon and aramid are key and integrated parts of material science world over. However, the use and applications enhanced on these materials are majorly United States, and Europe and Asia is slowly growing in the slower pace as well. Since composite material is an ideal replacement of steel and metal it is time we understand the advantages and use of the same so that the dream of a ‘green and sustainable earth’ can be realised over a period of time. Composite material specially the glass reinforcements are growing in a rapid pace all over the world specially for applications such as wind energy, automotive, marine, industrial and infra areas. The same case with carbon composite material which are now replacing the high end aluminium and steel applications such as aeronautical, defence, marine specially ship builders etc. The same case with Aramid which are mainly used as hybrid material between glass/aramid or carbon/aramid depending up on the applications. Since last 10 years Indian advanced composite market has been growing consistently but with a lower pace. However, under the “Make in India” program there are ample opportunities for advanced composites specially in the fields of aeronautical, wind energy, automotive, marine, locomotives, infra and industrial segments. The Indian government specially after the ‘Climate Control Summit” held in Paris has taken more initiatives as composite being environmental friendly material compared to steel and metal it would be a great opportunity for advanced composites.