Right from the early days, polymer materials have been discovered as being beneficial for various applications but a poor understanding of these materials greatly handicapped their usage. However, with a change in this trend, polymer materials have gradually displaced other materials in most applications. In recent times, due to improved research and knowledge, polymer-based materials are the first choice materials for several applications and are now replacing other materials rapidly. More advanced materials from polymers are being developed daily as a substitute for other materials even in areas where polymers are considered not to be suitable in the time past. More recently, polymers have replaced metals and ceramics in applications like constructions, aerospace, automobiles, and medical. It is no doubt that this trend will continue due to the inherent properties of polymers and sustainability potential. Today, most of the limitations of polymers are being taken care of in the formulation of composite materials. Besides, the adaptation to positive environmental influence is being handled by scientists and researchers. Hence, this review reveals core areas of application of polymer-based composites and the significance of these materials to the advancement of humanity.

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聚合物基复合材料：当前和未来应用必不可少的材料

从早期开始，就已经发现聚合物材料对于各种应用都是有益的，但是对这些材料的了解不足极大地限制了它们的使用。然而，随着这种趋势的改变，在大多数应用中，聚合物材料逐渐取代了其他材料。近年来，由于研究和知识的不断改进，聚合物基材料已成为多种应用的首选材料，现在正迅速取代其他材料。每天都在开发由聚合物制成的更高级的材料，以替代其他材料，即使在过去认为聚合物不适合的领域。最近，聚合物已在建筑，航空航天，汽车和医疗等应用中取代了金属和陶瓷。毫无疑问，由于聚合物的固有特性和可持续性潜力，这一趋势将持续下去。如今，聚合物的大多数局限性都在复合材料的配方中得到解决。此外，科学家和研究人员正在设法适应环境的积极影响。因此，本综述揭示了聚合物基复合材料的核心应用领域以及这些材料对人类发展的重要性。