Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.
1. 1. Introduction to tribology of fiber composites - p. 1 2. 2. Role of plant fibers in the tribological behavior of composites - p. 35 3. 3. Influence of surface treatment on the friction and wear characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 51 4. 4. Animal fibers influence on the tribological behavior of polymeric composites - p. 67 5. 5. Characterization of mineral fibers-based composites for tribological applications under dry conditions - p. 107 6. 6. Influence of solid lubricants on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 121 7. 7. Effect of high temperatures on the tribological behavior of natural fiber-based composites - p. 143 8. 8. Metallic fibers effects on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 159 9. 9. Tribological performance of metallic fibers at wet and high temperature conditions - p. 181 10. 10. Synthetic fibers–based composites: study on tribological behavior at dry conditions - p. 201 11. 11. Effect of lubrication and high temperature on the tribological performance of synthetic fiber-based composites - p. 217 12. 12. Optimization and troubleshooting of tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 231 13. 13. Size and shape effect of fibers on the tribological characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 275 14. 14. Influence of hybrid fibers on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 291 15. 15. Influence of thermal stability on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 311 16. 16. Worn surface characterization and study about wear mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 333 17. 17. Tribological performance of synthetic and natural fiber-based friction composites - p. 369 18. 18. Role of metallic and mineral fibers on the fade and recovery characteristics of brake pads for automobiles - p. 395 19. 19. Influence of fibers on tribological performance of 3D-printed fiber-based composites - p. 411 20. 20. Tribological performance of fiber-based composites for aerospace applications - p. 427 21. 21. Friction and wear studies of fiber-based composites for automobiles - p. 459 22. 22. Recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges in tribological behavior of fiber materials and composites - p. 483 23. 23. Orientation effect of chopped steel fibers and continuous fibers toward tribological performance of polymer composites - p. 519 24. 24. Size effect of industrial, agricultural, and sea waste on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced brake friction composites - p. 535 25. 25. Influence of various parameters on the tribological performance of brake friction composites - p. 549 26. Index - p. 565
Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.
1. 1. Introduction to tribology of fiber composites - p. 1 2. 2. Role of plant fibers in the tribological behavior of composites - p. 35 3. 3. Influence of surface treatment on the friction and wear characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 51 4. 4. Animal fibers influence on the tribological behavior of polymeric composites - p. 67 5. 5. Characterization of mineral fibers-based composites for tribological applications under dry conditions - p. 107 6. 6. Influence of solid lubricants on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 121 7. 7. Effect of high temperatures on the tribological behavior of natural fiber-based composites - p. 143 8. 8. Metallic fibers effects on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 159 9. 9. Tribological performance of metallic fibers at wet and high temperature conditions - p. 181 10. 10. Synthetic fibers–based composites: study on tribological behavior at dry conditions - p. 201 11. 11. Effect of lubrication and high temperature on the tribological performance of synthetic fiber-based composites - p. 217 12. 12. Optimization and troubleshooting of tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 231 13. 13. Size and shape effect of fibers on the tribological characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 275 14. 14. Influence of hybrid fibers on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 291 15. 15. Influence of thermal stability on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 311 16. 16. Worn surface characterization and study about wear mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites - p. 333 17. 17. Tribological performance of synthetic and natural fiber-based friction composites - p. 369 18. 18. Role of metallic and mineral fibers on the fade and recovery characteristics of brake pads for automobiles - p. 395 19. 19. Influence of fibers on tribological performance of 3D-printed fiber-based composites - p. 411 20. 20. Tribological performance of fiber-based composites for aerospace applications - p. 427 21. 21. Friction and wear studies of fiber-based composites for automobiles - p. 459 22. 22. Recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges in tribological behavior of fiber materials and composites - p. 483 23. 23. Orientation effect of chopped steel fibers and continuous fibers toward tribological performance of polymer composites - p. 519 24. 24. Size effect of industrial, agricultural, and sea waste on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced brake friction composites - p. 535 25. 25. Influence of various parameters on the tribological performance of brake friction composites - p. 549 26. Index - p. 565
