Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications

Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications reviews recent advances and technological developments in this important research field. The book provides an up-to-date record of significant research findings and observations along with an update on current and future potential applications. The book provides vital information on recent advancements, modern processing technologies, manufacturing, and applications and summarizes lifecycle and performance parameters for these types of composites. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymer composite materials reinforced with synthetic and mineral fibers for applications in aerospace, medical, defense, automotive and construction sectors. Covers both synthetic and mineral fibers, their composites, and applicationsHighlights recent advances in mineral fiber- reinforced polymer composites, modern processing methods, and functionalizationProvides updates on hybrid (combination of both synthetic and mineral fiber) composite technologiesFeatures applications in aerospace, medical, defense and the construction industries INDICE: 1 Introduction to synthetic and mineral fibers and their composites2 Manufacturing advancements in synthetic fibers for composite technologies3 Aramid fiber, its composites, and applications4 Nylon fiber: composites and applications5 Polyolefin fiber: composites and applications6 Polyurethane fibers: composites and applications7 Polyurethane fibers: energy-efficient solutions for building and textile industries8 Polyester fiber: composites and applications9 Polyacrylonitrile fiber: composites and applications10 Graphite/carbon fiber: composites and applications11 Mineral wool: composites and applications12 Basalt fiber: composites and applications13 Alumina fibers: composites and applications14 Boron nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites15 Silicon nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites16 Metallic fibers: applications and composites17 Hybrid synthetic fibers: composites and automotive applications18 Synthetic fibers and their composites for biomedical applications19 Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and automotive applications20 Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and biomedical applications21 Synthetic and mineral fibers composites for defense application22 Life cycle assessment of synthetic fibers and their composites23 Life cycle assessment of mineral fibers and their composites24 Future scope of synthetic fibers and their composites25 Industrial properties and advancements of synthetic and mineral fibers26 Development of nanophased synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites: prospects and challenges27 Electrospinning process: fiber composition and applications28 Synergy effect of synthetic-mineral fibers in automobile brake friction composites29 Life cycle assessment of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites

• ISBN: 978-0-443-13623-8
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 770
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2024
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés