Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications

by Mohammad Jawaid PhD (Editor), Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan (Editor)

Overview

Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications presents innovative advances in the fabrication, characterization and applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites. It covers fundamental structural and chemical knowledge and explores various properties and characterization techniques, including microscopic, spectroscopic and mechanical behaviors. Users will find a strong focus on the potential applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites, such as in energy, electronics, electromagnetic shielding, biomedical, agricultural, food packaging and water purification functions. This book provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the field of LDH polymer nanocomposites and future applications, and is an essential read for all academics, researchers, engineers and students working in this area. - Presents fundamental knowledge of LDH polymer nanocomposites, including chemical composition, structural features and fabrication techniques - Provides an analytical overview of the different types of characterization techniques and technologies - Contains extensive reviews on cutting-edge research for future applications in a variety of industries

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780081021385
Publisher:	Woodhead Publishing, Limited
Publication date:	04/27/2018
Series:	Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	388
File size:	28 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at United Arab Emirates University. Previously he was a senior fellow (professor) in the Laboratory of Biocomposites Technology at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is an eminent scientist with more than twenty years of teaching, and research experience in composite materials. His research interests include hybrid reinforced/filled polymer composites, and advanced materials such as graphene/ nanoclay/fire retardant, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, and the modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibres and solid wood, and nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres.
Prof. Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan received his PhD from the University of Sheffield (UK). He has 18 years of experience in teaching as well as in research. His research interests include hybrid composites, advanced materials, structural health monitoring, and impact studies. He is a Professional Engineer registered with the Board of Engineers of Malaysia, a Professional Technologist registered with the Malaysian Board of Technologists, and a Charted Engineer registered with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers of the United Kingdom. He is also the current Director of UPM Press. He actively publishes both journal papers and books and has received many awards both locally and internationally.

Table of Contents

1. Material selection for fabrication of aerospace components2. The Role of Advanced Polymer Material in Aerospace3. Natural fibre based composites materials of the future in aerospace industry4. Manufacturing techniques of composites for aerospace applications5. Design for Manufacturing of Natural/Synthetic fibre reinforced composites for Commercial Aircraft6. Composite Material Overview and its testing for aerospace components7. Physical, Mechanical and Wear behaviour of Composite materials for Aircraft components8. Low Velocity Impact properties of Natural fibre reinforced composite materials for Aeronautical Applications9. Non-Destructive Testing Evaluation of Low Velocity Impact Damage in natural fibre based Composites10. Mechanical behaviour of a structural component from composite materials for an aircraft wing flap support11. Analysis of Viscoelastic vibration damping materials for Aircraft components12. Flame-retardant fibrous materials for aircraft applications13. Impact damages modelling in laminated composite aircraft structures14. Natural lightweight Hybrid composites for aircraft structural applications15. Potential of Natural fibre/biomass filler reinforced polymer composites in aerospace applications16. The potential of natural fibre reinforced polymeric materials in wing structural design

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Provides a state-of-the-art review of the latest advancements and applications of layered, double hydroxide polymer nanocomposites