Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites, and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications. As bio-based fiber polymer composites possess excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, along with highly sustainable properties, they are an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries, including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and structural engineering.
1. 1 Introduction to bio-based fibers and their composites - p. 1 2. 2 Synthesis and surface treatments of bio-based fibers - p. 21 3. 3 Properties of bio-based fibers - p. 33 4. 4 Preparation methods of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 65 5. 5 Static mechanical properties of bio-fiber-based polymer composites - p. 97 6. 6 Thermal properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 141 7. 7 Dielectric properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 159 8. 8 Tribological properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 193 9. 9 Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 213 10. 10 Optimization of parametric study on drilling characteristics of sheep wool reinforced composites - p. 237 11. 11 Investigating the tribological behavior of biofiber-based polymer composites and scope of computational tools - p. 249 12. 12 Properties of filler added biofiber-based polymer composite - p. 263 13. 13 Advances and applications of biofiber polymer composites in regenerative medicine - p. 275 14. 14 Keratin-based biofibers and their composites - p. 315 15. 15 Biofiber composites in building and construction - p. 335 16. 16 Evaluating biofibers’ properties and products by NIR spectroscopy - p. 367 17. 17 Impact strength retention and service life prediction of 0 degree laminate jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites - p. 393 18. 18 Acoustic and mechanical properties of biofibers and their composites - p. 407 19. 19 Identification of the elastic and damping properties of jute and luffa fiber-reinforced biocomposites - p. 447 20. 20 Tribological characterization of biofiber-reinforced brake friction composites - p. 475 21. 21 Investigation of the mechanical properties of treated and untreated Vachellia farnesiana fiber based epoxy composites - p. 487 22. 22 Study on the degradation behavior of natural fillers based PLA composites - p. 499 23. 23 Fabrication technology of biofiber based biocomposites - p. 511 24. 24 Rheological properties of biofibers in cementitious composite matrix - p. 553 25. 25 Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 575 26. 26 Future scope of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 603 27. 27 Engineering applications of biofibers - p. 619 28. 28 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating coconut fibers as reinforcement - p. 645 29. 29 The effect of modified natural fibers on the mechanical properties of cementitious composites - p. 661 30. 30 Challenges and solutions for the use of natural fibers in cementitious composites - p. 675 31. 31 Biofibers of papaya tree bast: a statistical study of the mechanical properties for use potential in polymeric composites - p. 687 32. 32 Coir fiber as reinforcement in cement-based materials - p. 707 33. 33 Environmental impact analysis of plant fibers and their composites relative to their synthetic counterparts based on life cycle assessment approach - p. 741 34. Index - p. 783 35. Index - continued - p. 799
Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites, and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications. As bio-based fiber polymer composites possess excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, along with highly sustainable properties, they are an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries, including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and structural engineering.
1. 1 Introduction to bio-based fibers and their composites - p. 1 2. 2 Synthesis and surface treatments of bio-based fibers - p. 21 3. 3 Properties of bio-based fibers - p. 33 4. 4 Preparation methods of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 65 5. 5 Static mechanical properties of bio-fiber-based polymer composites - p. 97 6. 6 Thermal properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 141 7. 7 Dielectric properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 159 8. 8 Tribological properties of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 193 9. 9 Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 213 10. 10 Optimization of parametric study on drilling characteristics of sheep wool reinforced composites - p. 237 11. 11 Investigating the tribological behavior of biofiber-based polymer composites and scope of computational tools - p. 249 12. 12 Properties of filler added biofiber-based polymer composite - p. 263 13. 13 Advances and applications of biofiber polymer composites in regenerative medicine - p. 275 14. 14 Keratin-based biofibers and their composites - p. 315 15. 15 Biofiber composites in building and construction - p. 335 16. 16 Evaluating biofibers’ properties and products by NIR spectroscopy - p. 367 17. 17 Impact strength retention and service life prediction of 0 degree laminate jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites - p. 393 18. 18 Acoustic and mechanical properties of biofibers and their composites - p. 407 19. 19 Identification of the elastic and damping properties of jute and luffa fiber-reinforced biocomposites - p. 447 20. 20 Tribological characterization of biofiber-reinforced brake friction composites - p. 475 21. 21 Investigation of the mechanical properties of treated and untreated Vachellia farnesiana fiber based epoxy composites - p. 487 22. 22 Study on the degradation behavior of natural fillers based PLA composites - p. 499 23. 23 Fabrication technology of biofiber based biocomposites - p. 511 24. 24 Rheological properties of biofibers in cementitious composite matrix - p. 553 25. 25 Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 575 26. 26 Future scope of biofiber-based polymer composites - p. 603 27. 27 Engineering applications of biofibers - p. 619 28. 28 Performance of cementitious composites incorporating coconut fibers as reinforcement - p. 645 29. 29 The effect of modified natural fibers on the mechanical properties of cementitious composites - p. 661 30. 30 Challenges and solutions for the use of natural fibers in cementitious composites - p. 675 31. 31 Biofibers of papaya tree bast: a statistical study of the mechanical properties for use potential in polymeric composites - p. 687 32. 32 Coir fiber as reinforcement in cement-based materials - p. 707 33. 33 Environmental impact analysis of plant fibers and their composites relative to their synthetic counterparts based on life cycle assessment approach - p. 741 34. Index - p. 783 35. Index - continued - p. 799
