Energy efficiency and sustainability in composites industry

Abstract Composite materials are tailor-made materials that constitute matrix and fiber-based reinforcements that are collectively bonded to obtain a material that possesses a combination of properties of both the precursor materials. The current article reviews the wide composite materials processes; furthermore, when it comes to manufacturing composites, cost is a very influential factor. The manufacture of composites is not cheap. The processes require resources, infrastructure, and energy. Therefore, energy-saving measures are worthwhile things to research. And said measures are also included in this work. Also present are information regarding existing conventional energy sources as well as potential alternative sources for the composite industry.