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

by R. Arun Ramnath (Editor), Sanjay M. R (Editor), Sergey M. Gorbatyuk (Editor), Steffen Fischer (Editor), Suchart Siengchin (Editor)

Overview

Biocomposites – Bio-based Fibres and Polymers from Renewable Resources: Processing, Performance, Durability and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive review of recent developments in this important area of research. Chapters discuss novel techniques for processing and the characterization of biocomposites derived from renewable resources, focusing on durability, strength prediction, aging methods and performance evaluation. Future trends, directions and opportunities are also addressed. Readers will find an up-to-date summary of recent research findings that have been conducted on biocomposites, making this an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and anyone working in the development of innovative materials from renewable resources. - Provides wide coverage of processing methods, mechanical performance and industrial applications - Emphasizes durability assessment of natural fiber composites in different environments

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323993548
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	11/30/2023
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	600
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Prof. R. Arun Ramnath received the B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Anna University, Chennai, India in 2010 and M. Tech (Engineering Design) from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India in 2016. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He has published numerous research papers and book chapters in the field of composite materials in peer reviewed international journals. His current research areas include composite materials, natural fibres and machining.
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Senior Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as an 'Adviser within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals.' He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (India). In addition, he serves on the editorial boards of several international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He serves on the review boards of over 100 international journals, as well as book proposals and international conferences. He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and has written over 160 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 6 editorial corners, 60 book chapters, one book, and 22 volumes as an Editor. Furthermore, one Thai patent and two Indian patents have been granted. He has spoken at a number of international conferences and seminars as a keynote speaker and as an invited speaker. Natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology are among his current research interests.
Sergey Gorbatyuk is professor of metallurgical equipment at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia. He conducts research in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering. He is the author of more than 160 scientific articles, 6 monographs, 19 copyright certificates, 4 patents for inventions, 7 patents for utility models, and 2 certificates of registration for computer programs. He is also a member of the editorial boards and a reviewer of the scientific journals 'Metallurgist' and 'Ferrous Metallurgy'.
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Steffen Fischer is the Institute Director of the Institute of Plant and Wood Chemistry from the year 2006. Steffen Fischer received his doctorate from TU Dresden, Germany in the year 1992. His research interests are in the field of bio composites and he has been the author of 90 research papers. He has been actively involved in research investigations of special research domains such as plant digestions, cellulose, polysaccharide derivatives
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.

Table of Contents

1 Recent studies on biocomposites and its impact toward enabling technology2 Biocomposites derived from plant fiber resources3 Biocomposites derived from animal fibers and other minerals4 Modification of biofiber surfaces: Greener and biological techniques5 Manufacturing biocomposites: Compression molding and thermoforming techniques6 Tribological characterization and performance of biocomposites7 Mechanical performance of biofibers and biocomposites8 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of biocomposites and its impact on environment9 Durability evaluation of biocomposites by aging: Hydrothermal and environmental factors10 Fabrication and performance of agricultural waste-based solid biomass green composite material: An experimental analysis11 Fiber aspect ratio and its effects on mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fiber composites12 Development of sustainable thermal and sound insulation materials from textile fiber wastes13 Manufacturing biocomposites: Resin transfer molding and pultrusion methods14 Fracture toughness and impact response of biofiber-reinforced composites15 Aerobic treatment processes for resin industry wastewater

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Provides a systematic, comprehensive, up-to-date review of recent developments in biobased composite materials derived from renewable resources