Natural fiber-reinforced composites have the potential to replace synthetic composites, leading to less expensive, stronger and more environmentally-friendly materials. This book provides a detailed review on how a broad range of biofibers can be used as reinforcements in composites and assesses their overall performance. The book is divided into five major parts according to the origins of the different biofibers. Part I contains chapters on bast fibers, Part II; leaf fibers, Part III; seed fibers, Part IV; grass, reed and cane fibers, and finally Part V covers wood, cellulosic and other fibers including cellulosic nanofibers. Each chapter reviews a specific type of biofiber providing detailed information on the sources of each fiber, their cultivation, how to process and prepare them, and how to integrate them into composite materials. The chapters outline current and potential applications for each fiber and discuss their main strengths and weaknesses. The book is divided into five major parts according to the origins of the different biofibers - bast, leaf, seed; grass, reed and cane fibers, and finally wood, cellulosic and other fibers including cellulosic nanofibers.This book provides a detailed review on how a broad range of biofibers can be used as reinforcements in composites and assesses their overall performanceThe chapters outline current and potential applications for each fiber and discuss their main strengths and weaknesses INDICE: Contributor contact detailsEditor biographiesWoodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and EngineeringPrefacePart I: Bast fibres1: The use of jute fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract1.1 Introduction1.2 Composition and properties of jute fibers1.3 Processing and properties of grafted jute fibers1.4 Processing and properties of alkali-treated jute fibers1.5 Characterization of jute fibers1.6 Manufacture of jute fiber composites1.7 Preparation and properties of irradiated jute composites1.8 Preparation and properties of oxidized jute composites1.9 Preparation and properties of mercerized jute composites1.10 Preparation and properties of jute composites modified by other processes1.11 Types and properties of hybrid jute composites1.12 Applications of jute composites1.13 Conclusion 2: The use of flax fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract2.1 Introduction2.2 Key fibre properties2.3 Cultivation and quality issues2.4 Processing as a fibre reinforcement for composites2.5 Integration into the matrix2.6 Assessing the performance of the composites2.7 Applications2.8 Summary: strengths and weaknesses2.9 Future trends2.10 Sources of further information and advice2.11 Acknowledgements 3: The use of hemp fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract3.1 Introduction3.2 Hemp fibre3.3 Key fibre properties3.4 Cultivation and quality issues3.5 Processing of hemp as fibre reinforcement for composites3.6 Surface modifications of hemp fibre and their effects on properties3.7 Fibre-matrix interaction3.8 Current applications of hemp fibres3.9 Future trends3.10 Summary 4: The use of ramie fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract4.1 Introduction4.2 Ramie fiber properties4.3 Improving fiber/matrix interfacial bonding4.4 Ramie fiber-reinforced polymer composites4.5 Factors affecting composite mechanical properties4.6 Other studies of ramie fiber-reinforced composites4.7 Applications4.8 Conclusions 5: The use of kenaf fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract5.1 Introduction5.2 Processing of kenaf fibers5.3 Matrices for kenaf fiber-reinforced composites5.4 Fabrication of kenaf fiber-reinforced composites (KFRC)5.5 Performance of KFRC5.6 Applications of KFRC5.7 Conclusion Part II: Leaf fibres6: The use of sisal and henequen fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract6.1 Introduction6.2 The microstructures of sisal fibres6.3 The mechanical properties of sisal fibres6.4 Manufacture of sisal fibre-reinforced composites6.5 Mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced composites: interfacial properties6.6 Mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced composites: interlaminar fracture toughness6.7 Mechanical properties of unidirectional sisal fibre-reinforced composites6.8 Effect of fibre twist on the mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced composites6.9 Durability of sisal fibre-reinforced composites: effects of moisture absorption6.10 Effects of ultraviolet (UV) light on the mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced composites6.11 Applications of sisal fibre-reinforced composites6.12 Conclusion and future trends6.13 Acknowledgements 7: The use of pineapple leaf fibers (PALFs) as reinforcements in compositesAbstract7.1 Introduction7.2 The pineapple plant7.3 Pineapple production7.4 Pineapple culture in Brazil and worldwide7.5 Fiber extraction7.6 Potential of fiber production plant7.7 Fiber properties7.8 Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF)-reinforced polymer composites7.9 Application of pineapple fibers and composites7.10 Conclusions 8: The use of banana and abaca fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract8.1 Introduction8.2 Banana and abaca plants and their cultivation8.3 Fibre extraction8.4 Fibre structure and properties8.5 Disadvantages of banana and abaca fibres as reinforcement materials8.6 Surface modification of fibres8.7 Processing of banana/abaca fibre-reinforced composites8.8 Performance of banana/abaca fibre-reinforced thermoset polymer composites8.9 Performance of banana/abaca fibre-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composites8.10 Performance of banana/abaca fibre-reinforced biodegradable polymer composites8.11 Conclusions 9: The use of palm leaf fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract9.1 Introduction9.2 Cultivation and uses of palm leaf fibres9.3 Properties of palm leaf fibres9.4 Surface modification of palm leaf fibres9.5 The use of palm leaf fibres as reinforcements in polymer nanocomposites9.6 Conclusion Part III: Seed fibres10: The use of coir/coconut fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract10.1 Introduction10.2 The coconut plant and its cultivation10.3 Preparation/extraction of coir fibers from coconut husk10.4 Surface modification of coconut fibers10.5 The properties of coir fiber-reinforced thermoset polymer composites10.6 The properties of coir fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer composites10.7 Characterization of coconut/coir fiber-reinforced composites10.8 Advantages of using coconut/coir fibers as reinforcement in composites10.9 Conclusions10.10 Acknowledgment 11: The use of cotton fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract11.1 Introduction11.2 Physical properties of cotton fibers11.3 Chemical and other properties of cotton fibers11.4 Cultivation of and quality issues affecting cotton fibers11.5 Processing of cotton fibers as reinforcements in composites11.6 Assessing the antibacterial activity of biomedical composites reinforced with composite cotton fibers11.7 Assessing the mechanical properties of biomedical and other composites reinforced with cotton fibers11.8 Summary 12: The use of oil palm biomass (OPB) fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract12.1 Introduction12.2 Oil palm biomass fibers12.3 Surface modifications of empty fruit bunch (EFB) fibers12.4 Processing methods for EFB reinforced composites12.5 Effects of fiber treatments on the structures and properties of composites12.6 Applications of EFB fiber-based composites12.7 Conclusions Part IV: Grass, reed and cane fibres13: The use of rice straw and husk fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract13.1 Introduction13.2 Cultivation and processing of rice straw and rice husk13.3 Key fiber properties13.4 Composite processing: surface treatment13.5 Critical issues for the integration of fibers into the matrix13.6 Processing of thermoset and thermoplastic composites incorporating rice straw/rice husk (RS/RH) fiber reinforcements13.7 Evaluating the performance of composites reinforced with RS/RH fibers13.8 Conclusion 14: The use of wheat straw fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract14.1 Introduction14.2 Worldwide availability and economics14.3 Structure and composition of wheat straw14.4 Wheat straw as a polymer composite reinforcement14.5 Processing of wheat straw fibre-reinforced polymer composites14.6 Properties of wheat straw fibre-reinforced composites14.7 Potential applications of wheat straw fibre-reinforced composites14.8 Future trends14.9 Conclusions 15: The use of maize, oat, barley and rye fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract15.1 Introduction15.2 Types of reinforcing fibre15.3 Fibre components and key properties15.4 Surface modification of fibres15.5 Processing and performance: maize and oat flour composites15.6 Processing and performance: barley and rye fibre composites15.7 Conclusion 16: The use of bamboo fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract16.1 Introduction16.2 Structure of bamboo16.3 Chemical properties of bamboo16.4 Mechanical properties of bamboo16.5 Cultivation of bamboo, fibre extraction and surface modification16.6 Properties of bamboo fibre-reinforced polymer composites16.7 Applications of bamboo composites16.8 Sustainable and renewable products from bamboo composites16.9 Future trends16.10 Conclusions 17: The use of sugarcane bagasse fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract17.1 Introduction17.2 Properties of sugarcane bagasse fibres17.3 Applications17.4 Surface treatment techniques17.5 Evaluation of fibre treatment techniques17.6 Assessing composite performance17.7 Future trends17.8 Conclusion Part V: Wood, cellulosic and other fibres18: Isolation and application of cellulosic fibres in compositesAbstract18.1 Introduction18.2 Types of cellulosic fibre reinforcement and their properties18.3 Cultivation and fibre separation processes18.4 Fibre processing18.5 Assessing performance18.6 Applications18.7 Conclusions18.8 Sources of further information and advice 19: The use of biobased nanofibres in compositesAbstract19.1 Introduction19.2 Biobased nanoreinforcements19.3 Ultrastructure of cellulose nanoreinforcements19.4 Source materials for cellulose nanoreinforcements19.5 Classification of cellulose nanoreinforcements19.6 Synthesis/isolation of cellulose nanoreinforcements19.7 Surface modification of cellulose nanoreinforcements19.8 Characterization of cellulose nanoreinforcements19.9 Matrices19.10 Incorporation of biobased nanoreinforcements into matrices19.11 Nanocomposites19.12 Challenges19.13 Future trends19.14 Conclusions 20: The use of wood fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract20.1 Introduction: characteristics of wood20.2 Fiber processing and composite manufacturing20.3 Mechanical performance of wood plastic composites (WPCs)20.4 The effect of moisture on composite performance20.5 The effect of temperature on composite performance20.6 The effect of weathering on composite performance20.7 The effect of biological attack on composite performance20.8 Trends in materials and manufacturing techniques20.9 Current and emerging applications 21: The use of Luffa cylindrica fibres as reinforcements in compositesAbstract21.1 Introduction21.2 Properties and surface treatment of Luffa cylindrica fibres21.3 Applications and performance of Luffa cylindrica fibres as reinforcements in composites21.4 Nanocomposites incorporating Luffa cylindrica fibres21.5 Conclusion 22: The use of curaua fibers as reinforcements in compositesAbstract22.1 Introduction22.2 Curaua fibers22.3 Composites using curaua fibers22.4 Curaua nanofibers22.5 Nanocomposites with curaua fibers22.6 Conclusion Index
- ISBN: 978-0-08-101351-9
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 630
- Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés