Banana Fibres and their Composites: Processing, Design, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive resource that delves into the transformative potential of banana fibers in material science. Starting with an extensive overview of the fiber extraction and preparation process, the book examines the nuanced properties of these fibers. Through its meticulous approach, it explores how banana fibers are fabricated into textiles and composites, revealing their significant contributions to sustainable materials development. Offering in-depth insights, the book bridges the gap between traditional fiber applications and modern technological advancements, aiming to inspire innovation in both academic research and industrial manufacturing.
Additionally, the book concludes with selected case studies that showcase the diverse applications of banana fiber-based composites, ranging from textiles to advanced engineering materials. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, materials scientists, industrial engineers, and manufacturers seeking to harness the potential of natural fibers. By providing a detailed analysis of design properties and end-use applications, the book stands as an essential guide for developing sustainable, high-performance composites in various industries.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xiii 8. About the editor - p. xvii 9. Preface - p. xix 10. 1 Developing sustainable and eco-friendly products using natural fiber biomass (abaca fiber) - p. 1 11. 2 Banana biomass and its byproducts - p. 17 12. 3 Extraction of banana fibers by different methods - p. 29 13. 4 Anatomical structure of banana fibers - p. 39 14. 5 Effect of extraction on the mechanical, physical, and biological properties of banana fiber - p. 77 15. 6 Modification/treatment of banana fibers by various techniques - p. 93 16. 7 Physical, morphological, chemical, structural, thermal, and tensile properties of banana fibers - p. 103 17. 8 Manufacturing and design of banana fiber composites and their applications in aerospace engineering - p. 129 18. 9 Banana fiber nonwoven reinforced polymer composites - p. 149 19. 10 Banana fiber-reinforced thermoset composites - p. 167 20. 11 Banana fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites - p. 183 21. 12 Cellulose nanostructures extracted from banana fibers - p. 205 22. 13 Banana fiber-based nanocomposites - p. 221 23. 14 Thermal properties of banana fiber-reinforced polymer composites - p. 241 24. 15 Accelerated weathering and biodegradable properties of banana-based composites - p. 253 25. 16 Banana fiber reinforced polymer composites for industrial and tribological applications - p. 279 26. 17 Banana fiber-based composites for automotive applications - p. 293 27. 18 Can banana fiber replace synthetic fiber? A case study on modular house wall panels - p. 303 28. 19 Banana fiber-based composites for wind turbine blade applications - p. 331 29. 20 Banana fibers: Towards a green circular economy - p. 347 30. Index - p. 371
Banana Fibres and their Composites: Processing, Design, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive resource that delves into the transformative potential of banana fibers in material science. Starting with an extensive overview of the fiber extraction and preparation process, the book examines the nuanced properties of these fibers. Through its meticulous approach, it explores how banana fibers are fabricated into textiles and composites, revealing their significant contributions to sustainable materials development. Offering in-depth insights, the book bridges the gap between traditional fiber applications and modern technological advancements, aiming to inspire innovation in both academic research and industrial manufacturing.
Additionally, the book concludes with selected case studies that showcase the diverse applications of banana fiber-based composites, ranging from textiles to advanced engineering materials. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, materials scientists, industrial engineers, and manufacturers seeking to harness the potential of natural fibers. By providing a detailed analysis of design properties and end-use applications, the book stands as an essential guide for developing sustainable, high-performance composites in various industries.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover Image - p. i 3. Title Page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. xiii 8. About the editor - p. xvii 9. Preface - p. xix 10. 1 Developing sustainable and eco-friendly products using natural fiber biomass (abaca fiber) - p. 1 11. 2 Banana biomass and its byproducts - p. 17 12. 3 Extraction of banana fibers by different methods - p. 29 13. 4 Anatomical structure of banana fibers - p. 39 14. 5 Effect of extraction on the mechanical, physical, and biological properties of banana fiber - p. 77 15. 6 Modification/treatment of banana fibers by various techniques - p. 93 16. 7 Physical, morphological, chemical, structural, thermal, and tensile properties of banana fibers - p. 103 17. 8 Manufacturing and design of banana fiber composites and their applications in aerospace engineering - p. 129 18. 9 Banana fiber nonwoven reinforced polymer composites - p. 149 19. 10 Banana fiber-reinforced thermoset composites - p. 167 20. 11 Banana fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites - p. 183 21. 12 Cellulose nanostructures extracted from banana fibers - p. 205 22. 13 Banana fiber-based nanocomposites - p. 221 23. 14 Thermal properties of banana fiber-reinforced polymer composites - p. 241 24. 15 Accelerated weathering and biodegradable properties of banana-based composites - p. 253 25. 16 Banana fiber reinforced polymer composites for industrial and tribological applications - p. 279 26. 17 Banana fiber-based composites for automotive applications - p. 293 27. 18 Can banana fiber replace synthetic fiber? A case study on modular house wall panels - p. 303 28. 19 Banana fiber-based composites for wind turbine blade applications - p. 331 29. 20 Banana fibers: Towards a green circular economy - p. 347 30. Index - p. 371
