Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties and Engineering Applications

Natural fiber composites research is an emerging area in the field of polymer science with tremendous growth potential for commercialization. Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties and Engineering Applications will act as a one stop reference resource for researchers working in the field of natural fiber composites for various engineering applications. The chapters provide updated information on all the important classes of natural fibers and their composites that can be used for a broad range of different engineering applications. Leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions from across the globe have contributed to the book, which is highly application-oriented. The chapters showcase cutting-edge research from across the globe discussing the current status, key trends, future directions, and opportunities. Focusing on the current state-of-the -art the authors aim to demonstrate the future potential of these materials in a broad range of demanding engineering applications. The book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in R&D departments involved in designing composite materials for semi-structural applications. Comprehensive information on the properties of hybrid natural fiber composites that demonstrate their ability to improve the hydrophobic nature of natural fiber compositesAn extensive review on recent developments in the research and development of hybrid natural fiber composites in various engineering applicationsFocusses on modern technologies and illustrates how hybrid natural fiber composites can be used as alternatives in structural components subjected to severe conditions INDICE: 1. Advancement in use of nano-fillers in natural fiber composites2. Recent developments properties and performance of natural fiber composites3. Modeling of natural fiber reinforced composites4. Non-destructive testing of natural fiber composites5. Recent progress in synthesis and characterization of natural fibers as reinforcement material for composite structures6. Recent advancement in properties and behaviour of modified natural fiber composites7. Recent research and developments in hybrid natural fiber composites8. Recent advances in fabrication of hybrid natural fiber composites9. Recent research in hybridization of natural fiber composites10. Recent developments in chemical and surface modification of natural fibers for engineering applications11. Synergistic effect of natural fiber composites12. Introduction to hybrid natural fiber composites13. Recent research on biopolymers for natural fiber composites14. New discovery on synthesis and characterization of cellulose nanofibers reinforced hybrid composites15. Nanoscopic interactions and limitations of hybrid fiber composites16. Present status of hydrid natural fiber composites from Elastomers17. Mechanical Property Evaluation of Basalt/Glass fiber Hybrid Composite18. Electrospun Bio-polymer based Hybrid composites19. Bio-polymer derived carbonaceous composites and their potential applications20. Synergetic effect of natural fiber21. Hybrid natural fiber composites for engineering applications22. Material selection for hybrid natural fiber laminated composites in vibration using stochastic optimization methods

• ISBN: 978-0-12-819900-8
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 450
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés