_Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering_ provides an up-to-date review of recent application advancements in different engineering fields. The book concentrates on the availability and utilization of various fibers and reinforcements in composites and analyzes the suitability of them in different engineering and commercial applications. The latest research as well as possible application avenues for the future are discussed in detail. * Covers a diverse range of applications in structural, electronic, thermal, electrochemical, environmental, and biomedical engineering * Includes recent developments in metal- matrix, ceramic- matrix and polymer-matrix composites * Provides a clear understanding of the present state-of-the-art and the growing utility of hybrid polymer composite materials