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    Study on Tribological Characterization of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites with and without Filler
    (2016-07-21T06:44:46Z) Preetham, MJ; Ananda Kumar, P; Uday, CD; Madhav, Krishna
    Materials make modern life possible—from the polymers in the chair we sit on, the metal ball-point pen we use, and the concrete that made the building we live or work in to the materials that make up streets and highways and the car we drive. All these items are products of materials science and technology. Briefly defined, materials science is the study of “stuff.” Materials science is the study of solid matter, inorganic and organic. Materials science and technology is a multidisciplinary approach to science that involves designing, choosing, and using three major classes of materials—metals, ceramics, and polymers. Wood also could be used. Another class of materials used is composites, which are made of a combination of materials. Materials science combines many areas of science. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of materials science, it can be used both as an introductory course to interest students in science and engineering and also as an additional course to expand the horizons of students already taking science and mathematics courses.