Biocomposites - Bio-based Fibres and Polymers from Renewable Resources: Processing, Performance, Durability and Applications

Biocomposites: From Raw Materials to Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive up-to-date review of recent developments in this important area of research.  The chapters discuss in detail novel techniques for processing, and characterization of biocomposites derived from renewable resources and focus on durability, strength prediction, aging methods, and performance evaluation.  Future trends, directions, and opportunities are also discussed in detail. Biocomposites: From Raw Materials to Applications provides as an up-to-date summary of recent research findings that have been conducted on biocomposites, and it will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and all those who are working in the development of innovative materials from renewable resources. Wide coverage of processing methods, mechanical performance, and the main industrial applications Emphasis on durability assessment of natural fiber composites in different environments as well as in different loading con INDICE: 1. Recent studies on Biocomposites and its impact towards enabling technology2. Biocomposites derived from plant fibre resources3. Biocomposites derived from animal fibres and other minerals4. Modification of bio-fibre surfaces: Greener and biological techniques5. Starch, Soy-protein, Polylactic acid (PLA) and other renewable polymers: Synthesis and biodegradability6. Biodegradable thermoplastic polyesters and Biocomposites7. Cellulose nanofibers reinforced bio-polymer composites: Processing and performance8. Bio-polymeric nano composite materials: Structure-property relations9. Manufacturing Biocomposites: Compression molding and thermoforming techniques10. Manufacturing Biocomposites: Resin transfer molding and pultrusion methods11. Machinability of Biocomposites: Prospects and challenges12. Tribological characterization and performance of Biocomposites13. Mechanical performance of bio-fibres and composites14. Fracture toughness and impact response of bio-fibre reinforced composites15. Fatigue strength and barrier properties of bio-fibre reinforced composites16. Voids and its impact towards properties of Biocomposites: An optical analysis17. Life cycle assessment (LCA) of Biocomposites and its impact on environment18. Durability and long-term strength prediction of Biocomposites19. Durability evaluation of Biocomposites by Aging: Hydrothermal and environmental factors20. Applications of Biocomposites in automotive industries21. Biocomposites - Building material in construction industries

• ISBN: 978-0-323-97282-6
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 600
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés