"Mineral-filled polymer composites are increasingly used for various applications, including automotive, construction, biomedical, maritime, sport, and ballistic, owing to the advantages of low cost, light weight, excellent rigidity, and high mechanical strength. One of two volumes comprising the Mineral-Filled Polymer Composites Handbook, this volume provides an overview of the latest research, applications, and future directions of advanced mineral fiber-reinforced polymer composites. It focuses specifically on material selection, processing, and applications. This book is aimed at researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals working in materials science and engineering"--