**6. Summary**

Composites have many advantages; a wide range of material combinations can be used in composites, which allows for design flexibility. The composites also can be easily moulded into complicated shapes. The materials can be custom tailored to fit unique specifications. Composites are light in weight compared to most woods and metals and lower density as compared to many metals. They are stronger than some other materials. The materials resist damage from weather and harsh

chemicals. Composites have a long service life and require little maintenance. Due to the wide variety of available reinforcement, matrix, and their forms, manufacturing processes, and each resulting in their own characteristic composite products, the design possibilities for composite products are numerous. Therefore, a composite and its manufacturing process can be chosen to best fit the developing rural societies in which the products will be made and applied. Composite materials' research continues. The areas of interest are nanomaterials—materials with extremely small molecular structures and bio-based polymers. To facilitate the advantages of the composites, several aspects must be considered: (a) concept development, (b) material selection and formulation, (c) material design, (d) product manufacturing, (e) market, and (f) regulations.

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