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The first systematic reference on the topic with an emphasis on the characteristics and dimension of the reinforcement. This third and final volume, authored by leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research institutions around the globe, focuses on biocomposites.As such, it discusses the state of the art before moving on to investigate the synthesis, structure and properties of natural and synthetic biopolymers, as well as the preparation, microstructure and properties of biofibers, together with their surface modification, characterization, and manufacturing. Following an introduction to the manufacturing and processing of biocomposites, the authors look at biofiber reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic composites, hybrid biofiber, textile and bionanocomposites. The last section deals with fully biodegradable green composites and their application and future scope in terms of environmental effects, biodegradation and life cycle analysis.
List of contents
ADVANCES IN POLYMER COMPOSITES: BIOCOMPOSITES - STATE OF THE ART, NEW CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIESIntroductionDevelopment of Biocomposite EngineeringClassification of BiocompositesSYNTHESIS, STRUCTURE, AND PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS (NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC)IntroductionClassificationNatural BiopolymersSynthetic BiopolymersNeed for BiopolymersExceptional Properties of BiopolymersBiomedical PolymersComposite MaterialBlendsApplications of BiopolymersPartially Biodegradable Packaging MaterialsNonbiodegradable BiopolymersConversion of Nonbiodegradable to Biodegradable PolymersCurrent Research Areas in Biopolymers and BioplasticsGeneral Findings and Future ProspectsPREPARATION, MICROSTRUCTURE, AND PROPERTIES OF BIOFIBERSIntroductionStructure of Natural Plant FibersUltimate Properties of Natural FibersMechanical and Thermal Properties of Cellulose Microfibrils and MacrofibrilsAll-Cellulose Composites and NanocompositesConclusionsSURFACE TREATMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NATURAL FIBERS: EFFECTS ON THE PROPERTIES OF BIOCOMPOSITESIntroductionWhy is Surface Treatment of Natural Fibers Important in Biocomposites?What are the Surface Treatment Methods of Natural Fibers?How does the Surface Treatment Influence the Properties of Biocomposites?Concluding RemarksMANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING METHODS OF BIOCOMPOSITESProcessing Technology of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic CompositeProcessing Technology of Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)BIOFIBER-REINFORCED THERMOSET COMPOSITESIntroductionMaterials and Fabrication TechniquesBiofiber-Reinforced Synthetic Thermoset CompositesBiofiber-Reinforced Biosynthetic Thermoset CompositesEnd-of-Life Treatment of NFR Thermoset CompositesConclusionsBIOFIBER-REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITESIntroductionSource of BiofibersTypes of BiofibersAdvantages of BiofibersDisadvantages of BiofibersGraft Copolymerization of BiofibersSurface Modifications of Biofibers Using Bacterial CelluloseApplications of Biofibers as ReinforcementBiofiber Graft Copolymers Reinforced Thermoplastic CompositesBacterial Cellulose and Bacterial Cellulose-Coated, Biofiber-Reinforced, Thermoplastic CompositesApplications of Biofiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic CompositesConclusionsBIOFIBER-REINFORCED NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITESIntroductionNatural Rubber (NR)BiofibersProcessingBiofiber-Reinforced Rubber CompositesApproaches to Improve Fiber-Matrix AdhesionApplicationsConclusionsIMPROVEMENT OF INTERFACIAL ADHESION IN BAMBOO POLYMER COMPOSITE ENHANCED WITH MICROFIBRILLATED CELLULOSEIntroductionMaterialsExperimentsResults and DiscussionConclusionTEXTILE BIOCOMPOSITESElastic Properties of Twisted Yarn BiocompositesFabrication Process for Textile BiocompositesBIONANOCOMPOSITESIntroductionBionanocompositesFinal RemarksFULLY BIODEGRADABLE "GREEN" COMPOSITESIntroductionSoy Protein-Based Green CompositesStarch-Based Green CompositesBiodegradation of "Green" CompositesBIOMEDICAL POLYMER COMPOSITES AND APPLICATIONSIntroductionBiocompatibility IssuesNatural Matrix Based Polymer CompositesSynthetic Polymer Matrix Biomedical CompositesSmart Polymers and BiocompositesPolymer-Nanosystems and Nanocomposites in MedicineConclusionsOutlookENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, BIODEGRADATION, AND LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF FULLY BIODEGRADABLE "GREEN" COMPOSITESIntroductionEnvironmental AspectsEnvironmental Impacts of Green Composite MaterialsChoice of Impact CategoriesEnvironmental Impact of PolylactideEnvironmental Effect of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)Potential Positive Environmental ImpactsPotential Negative Environmental ImpactsBiodegradationAdvantages of Green Composites over Traditional CompositesDisadvantages of Green CompositesApplication and End-UsesBiodegradation of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) under Different Environmental ConditionsBiodegradation of Polylactic AcidBiodegradation of Polylactic Acid and Its CompositesBiodegradation of CelluloseCellulose Fiber-Reinforced Starch BiocompositesLife Cycle Assessment (LCA)Life Cycle Assessment ResultsGreen Principles Assessment ResultsComparisonLife Cycle Inventory Analysis of Green CompositesLife Cycle Analysis of Poly(hydroxybutyrate)Life Cycle Analysis of Cellulose FibersConclusions
About the author
Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi University (India). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences. Thomas has published over 300 papers in peer reviewed journals on his polymer composite, membrane separation, polymer blend and alloy, and polymer recycling research and has edited several books.
Kuruvilla Joseph is a Reader at St. Berchmans' College (India). He has held a number of visiting research fellowships and has published ca. 50 papers on polymer composites and blends.
S. K. Malhotra is Chief Design Engineer and Head of the Composites Technology Centre at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He has published over 100 journal and proceedings papers on polymer and alumina-zirconia composites.
Summary
The first systematic reference on the topic with an emphasis on the characteristics and dimension of the reinforcement.
This third and final volume, authored by leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research institutions around the globe, focuses on biocomposites.
As such, it discusses the state of the art before moving on to investigate the synthesis, structure and properties of natural and synthetic biopolymers, as well as the preparation, microstructure and properties of biofibers, together with their surface modification, characterization, and manufacturing. Following an introduction to the manufacturing and processing of biocomposites, the authors look at biofiber reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic composites, hybrid biofiber, textile and bionanocomposites. The last section deals with fully biodegradable green composites and their application and future scope in terms of environmental effects, biodegradation and life cycle analysis.
