Polyester Based Biocomposites

Author : Senthilkumar Krishnasamy
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000891003
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Polyester-Based Biocomposites written by Senthilkumar Krishnasamy and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Polyester-Based Biocomposites highlights the performance of polyester-based biocomposites reinforced with various natural fibres extracted from leaf, stem, fruit bunch, grass and wood material. It also addresses the characteristics of polyester-based biocomposites reinforced with rice husk fillers and various nanoparticles. This book explores the widespread applications of fibre-reinforced polymer composites in the aerospace sector, automotive parts, construction and building materials, sports equipment and household appliances. Investigating the advantages of natural fibres, such as superior damping characteristics, low density, biodegradability, abundant availability at low cost and non-abrasive to tooling, this book discusses what makes them a cost-effective alternative reinforcement material for composites in certain applications. This book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students and engineers in the field of polymer composites.

Author : Manjusri Misra
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178242394X
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biocomposites: Design and Mechanical Performance written by Manjusri Misra and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-07 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biocomposites: Design and Mechanical Performance describes recent research on cost-effective ways to improve the mechanical toughness and durability of biocomposites, while also reducing their weight. Beginning with an introduction to commercially competitive natural fiber-based composites, chapters then move on to explore the mechanical properties of a wide range of biocomposite materials, including polylactic, polyethylene, polycarbonate, oil palm, natural fiber epoxy, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, starch, flax, poly (propylene carbonate)-based biocomposites, and biocomposites from biodegradable polymer blends, natural fibers, and green plastics, giving the reader a deep understanding of the potential of these materials. Describes recent research to improve the mechanical properties and performance of a wide range of biocomposite materials Explores the mechanical properties of a wide range of biocomposite materials, including polylactic, polyethylene, polycarbonate, oil palm, natural fiber epoxy, polyhydroxyalkanoate, polyvinyl acetate, and polyurethane Evaluates the potential of biocomposites as substitutes for petroleum-based plastics in industries such as packaging, electronic, automotive, aerospace and construction Includes contributions from leading experts in this field

Author : Stoyko Fakirov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527656979
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biodegradable Polyesters written by Stoyko Fakirov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-04-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collating otherwise hard-to-get and recently acquired knowledge in one work, this is a comprehensive reference on the synthesis, properties, characterization, and applications of this eco-friendly class of plastics. A group of internationally renowned researchers offer their first-hand experience and knowledge, dealing exclusively with those biodegradable polyesters that have become increasingly important over the past two decades due to environmental concerns on the one hand and newly-devised applications in the biomedical field on the other. The result is an unparalleled overview for the industrial chemist and materials scientist, as well as for developers and researchers in industry and academia alike.

Author : Chandrasekar Muthukumar
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000898172
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Epoxy-Based Biocomposites written by Chandrasekar Muthukumar and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Epoxy-Based Biocomposites highlights the influence of fibre type, nanofillers, and ageing conditions on the performance of epoxy-based biocomposites subjected to various loading conditions. This book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers in the field of polymer composites. In addition to investigating the behaviour of hybrid biocomposites and biocomposites reinforced with various nanofillers, this book discusses the response of epoxy-based biocomposites exposed to moisture absorption, accelerated weathering, and hygrothermal ageing. This book also considers the static and dynamic properties, such as creep, fatigue, and free vibration properties.

Author : Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000896307
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vinyl Ester-Based Biocomposites written by Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-09-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vinyl Ester-Based Biocomposites provides a comprehensive review of the recent developments, characterization, and applications of natural fiber-reinforced vinyl ester biocomposites. It also addresses the importance of natural fiber reinforcement on the mechanical, thermal, and interfacial properties. The book explores the widespread applications of natural fibre-reinforced vinyl ester composites ranging from the aerospace sector, automotive parts, construction and building materials, sports equipment, to household appliances. Investigating the moisture absorption and ageing on the physio-chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of the vinyl ester-based composites, this book also considers the influence of hybridization, fibre architecture, and fiber-ply orientation. The book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers in the field of polymer composites.

Author : Chandrasekar Muthukumar
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 3527350535
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tribological Properties, Performance and Applications of Biocomposites written by Chandrasekar Muthukumar and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sabu Thomas
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323994679
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins written by Sabu Thomas and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, and Preparation Methods takes a practical approach to unsaturated polyester-based materials and their preparation for implementation in a range of innovative areas. Sections introduce the background of polyester and the fundamentals of unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs), including chemistry, additives, curing, and processing methods. Hydrolytic stability and structure-property relationships are also discussed in detail, along with coverage of modification strategies for UPR and the development of bio-composites incorporating natural fiber with unsaturated polyester. Subsequent chapters focus on the preparation of UPR for specific target applications, including in construction, marine and aerospace, adhesives and coatings, insulation systems, electrics, pipeline corrosion, military, biomedicine, and tissue engineering. Finally, the advantages and disadvantages of UPR compared to other resins, in terms of properties and performance, as well as life cycle assessment, are addressed and analyzed. Presents processing methods, morphology, structure-property relationship, and modification strategies for unsaturated polyester Explores sustainability in terms of lifecycle assessment of unsaturated polyester and bio-composites incorporating unsaturated polyester Guides the reader to advanced applications across construction, marine and aerospace, adhesives and coatings, electrics and many more areas

Author : R. Arun Ramnath
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323993540
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biocomposites - Bio-based Fibers and Polymers from Renewable Resources written by R. Arun Ramnath and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Amar K. Mohanty
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203508203
Total Pages : 896 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites written by Amar K. Mohanty and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-04-08 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural/Biofiber composites are emerging as a viable alternative to glass fiber composites, particularly in automotive, packaging, building, and consumer product industries, and becoming one of the fastest growing additives for thermoplastics. Natural Fibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites provides a clear understanding of the present state

Author : Dipa Ray
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081007949
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biocomposites for High-Performance Applications written by Dipa Ray and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biocomposites for High-Performance Applications: Current Barriers and Future Needs Towards Industrial Development focuses on future research directions that will make biocomposites a successful player in the field of high-strength structural applications. With contributions from eminent academic researchers and industrial experts who have first-hand experience on the advantages/disadvantages of biocomposites in their daily lives, the book examines the industrial development of biocomposite products, identifying the current barriers and their future industrial needs Topics covered include: recent research activities from academia in the biocomposite research field, valuable thoughts and insights from biocomposite manufacturing industries, the strength and weaknesses of biocomposite products, and the practical issues that need to be addressed to reach the next level. Highlights the practical issues involved in biocomposites research Contains contributions from eminent academic researchers and industrial experts Discusses recent research activities from academia in the biocomposite research field, along with valuable thoughts and insights from biocomposite manufacturing industries