Connecting rod (as shown below) is a car part that connects engine piston to crankshaft and converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion. It performs under load at high temperature around 150°C. Long carbon fiber thermoplastic composite (LFT) with 30% carbon fiber has been considered to replace metal (steel or aluminum) rod to improve efficiency.    Based on the data for different polymers listed in the table above, which polymer(s) would you choose as the polymer matrix for the connecting rod? What is your rationale?

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The polymer matrix composite is described as a composite material that contains some polymer in the form of either fibers or powder. Polymer matrix composites are also known in short as PMC's.