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Interfaces in Particle and Fibre-Reinforced Composites: From Macro- to Nanoscale addresses recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales. The book's main focus is on the reinforcement of materials by particles that can result in a composite material of high stiffness and strength, but it also focuses on how the particle interacts with the (matrix) material, which may be a polymer, biological-based material, ceramic or conventional metal. The different types of particle reinforced composites are discussed, as is load transfer at the particle-matrix interface. Readers will learn how to select materials and about particle structure.
Significant progress has been made in applying these approaches, thus making this book a timely piece on recent research findings on the particle-matrix interface at different length scales.
List of contents
1. Introduction
Kheng Lim Goh
2. A critical role of interphase properties and features on mechanical properties of poly(vinyl) alcohol (PVA) bionanocomposites: Nanoscaled characterisation and modelling
Yu Dong
3. Effect of Nanoclay Filler on Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Napier/ Epoxy Composites
Mohd Shukry bin Abdul Majid
4. A review on the interfacial characteristics of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites
King Jye Wong
5. Interfaces in Sugar palm Particles reinforced Composites
Mohammad Jawaid and Atiqah Afdzaluddin
6. Structured interfaces and their effect on composite performance: computational studies
MISHNAEVSKY Mishnaevsky Jr.
7. Characterization studies of polymer-based composites related to functionalized filler-matrix interface
Rajeswari A
8. Performance of 3D printed poly(lactic acid)/halloysite nanocomposites
pooria pasbakhsh
9. Role of ionic liquids in eliminating interfacial defects in mixed matrix membranes
Hilmi Mukhtar and Pg Mannan
10. Advancement in the flame retardancy of natural fibre reinforced composites with macro to nanoscale particulates additives
Kim Yeow Tshai and Ing Kong
11. Characterization studies of biopolymeric matrix and cellulose fibres based composites related to functionalized fibre-matrix interface
S.M. @. SINON
12. Filler matrix interfaces of inorganic/biopolymer composites and their applications
Sanjeewa Wijesinghe
13. Current review on the utilization of nanoparticles for ceramic matrix reinforcement
Prasanga Gayanath Mantilaka
14. Characterisation studies of ceramic-based composites related to functionalized filler-matrix interface
Samantha Prabath Ratnayake
15. Band-Gap Engineering using Metal-Semiconductor Interfaces for Energy Application
Kishore Debnath and Mukul Pradhan
16. Stress in the interfaces of metal matrix composites (MMCs) in thermal and tensile loading
Alokesh Pramanik and Animesh Basa
17. Interface tailoring and thermal conductivity enhancement in diamond particles reinforced metal matrix composites
Hailong Zhang
18. Particle reinforced nanocomposites, interfaces, strength and tribological properties depending on the reinforcement type
Anthony Xavior
19. Stress Induced at the Bone-Particle-Reinforced Nanocomposite Interface: A Finite Element Approach
Andy Choi
20. 'Interfacial Studies of Natural Fiber Reinforced Particulate Composites: Mechanical Properties and Morphological Studies
Deepak Verma and Kheng Lim Goh
21. Current understandings of interfacial stress transfer mechanisms in connective tissue
Kheng Lim Goh
About the author
Prof Kheng-Lim Goh is the director of research at the Newcastle University of Singapore, and associate professor in mechanics of materials. He leads the Advanced Composite Research Group where the research is focused on the mechanics of composite materials, covering development (lightweight composite materials), damage studies and repair, sustainability (UN SDG, Net Zero), mechanical systems and structures underpinning composite materials, with applications from aerospace, to automotive, construction and biomedical industry. He has published 100+ research articles in several international journals, conference proceedings and book chapters. As a Global Engagement Fellow presently he is working with his colleagues at University of Pittsburg, USA, on materials and sustainability.Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Dr Rangika Thilan De Silva is a research scientist, postdoctoral fellow, at Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC). He graduated from Monash University with a first degree in Mechanical Engineering and subsequently went on to do a PhD in materials design and processing. He received his PhD in 2015 from Monash University. His research focuses on experimental and numerical modelling of reinforced polymer nanocomposites. Rangika's expertise lies in the fabrication of multi-functional biopolymeric films for packaging applications, self-healing composites for high-performance automobile/aerospace applications, fabrication of mechanically robust nano-fibrous scaffolds as substitutes for artificial tissues and the development of nano-porous membranes for filtration applications.Aswathi M.K. is a Research Scholar in the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University.
