Ceramic-reinforced polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001808",
  "term": "Ceramic-reinforced polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer composite material where ceramic particles, fibers, or whiskers are dispersed within a polymer matrix to enhance its mechanical, thermal, or electrical properties. The ceramic phase provides stiffness, strength, and heat resistance to the polymer. These materials are used in applications requiring improved performance beyond that of the neat polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "polymer composite",
    "ceramic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1810 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/ceramic-reinforced-polymer/"
}