Biocomposites and the Circular Economy provides up-to-date research results and insights from a multidisciplinary group of researchers across the globe. Topics cover the full lifecycle of biocomposites, featuring detailed research reports, case studies, and comprehensive literature reviews. The book explores various aspects of these materials, including their synthesis and processing, environmental and techno-economic assessments, supply chain modeling, and decision-making frameworks tailored to sustainable practices. Literature review chapters deliver thorough insights into emerging topics. Additionally, all research and case study chapters begin with an overview of related literature, guiding readers through state-of-the-art research and highlighting opportunities for further development.
The book is a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, Industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the research, development, and manufacturing of biocomposites in a broad range of application fields.
1. 1. An introduction to biocomposites - p. 1 2. 2. Agri-wastes for biocomposites - p. 13 3. 3. Valorization of lignin toward additive manufacturing of biocomposites - p. 27 4. 4. Lignin containing aerogel biocomposites - p. 59 5. 5. Application of discarded fabric in wood ash-soil composites: a case study - p. 107 6. 6. 3D printing of biocomposites - p. 137 7. 7. Drying treatment of natural fiber fabrics for biocomposites production with vacuum infusion: a plastination case study - p. 163 8. 8. Degradation studies of biodegradable composites - p. 181 9. 9. Biodegradation of bioplastics in aerobic and anaerobic environments - p. 195 10. 10. Recycling of biocomposites - p. 235 11. 11. Application of multicriteria decision making for ranking and selection of biocomposites for external strengthening of concrete: a case study - p. 243 12. 12. Life cycle assessment of hemp-based biocomposites production for agricultural emission mitigation strategies: a case study - p. 261 13. 13. Techno-economic analysis and multi-criteria assessment of a hemp-based biocomposite production supply chain: a case study - p. 287 14. Index - p. 323
Biocomposites and the Circular Economy provides up-to-date research results and insights from a multidisciplinary group of researchers across the globe. Topics cover the full lifecycle of biocomposites, featuring detailed research reports, case studies, and comprehensive literature reviews. The book explores various aspects of these materials, including their synthesis and processing, environmental and techno-economic assessments, supply chain modeling, and decision-making frameworks tailored to sustainable practices. Literature review chapters deliver thorough insights into emerging topics. Additionally, all research and case study chapters begin with an overview of related literature, guiding readers through state-of-the-art research and highlighting opportunities for further development.
The book is a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, Industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the research, development, and manufacturing of biocomposites in a broad range of application fields.
1. 1. An introduction to biocomposites - p. 1 2. 2. Agri-wastes for biocomposites - p. 13 3. 3. Valorization of lignin toward additive manufacturing of biocomposites - p. 27 4. 4. Lignin containing aerogel biocomposites - p. 59 5. 5. Application of discarded fabric in wood ash-soil composites: a case study - p. 107 6. 6. 3D printing of biocomposites - p. 137 7. 7. Drying treatment of natural fiber fabrics for biocomposites production with vacuum infusion: a plastination case study - p. 163 8. 8. Degradation studies of biodegradable composites - p. 181 9. 9. Biodegradation of bioplastics in aerobic and anaerobic environments - p. 195 10. 10. Recycling of biocomposites - p. 235 11. 11. Application of multicriteria decision making for ranking and selection of biocomposites for external strengthening of concrete: a case study - p. 243 12. 12. Life cycle assessment of hemp-based biocomposites production for agricultural emission mitigation strategies: a case study - p. 261 13. 13. Techno-economic analysis and multi-criteria assessment of a hemp-based biocomposite production supply chain: a case study - p. 287 14. Index - p. 323
