Advances in Bio-Based Fiber - Moving Towards a Green Society

Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites, and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications. As bio-based fiber polymer composites possess excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, along with highly sustainable properties, they are an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries, including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and structural engineering.

List of contents

1. Introduction to bio-based fibers and their composites
2. Synthesis and surface treatments of bio-based fibers
3. Properties of bio-based fibers
4. Preparation methods of biofiber-based polymer composites
5. Static mechanical properties of biofiber-based polymer composites
6. Thermal properties of biofiber-based polymer composites
7. Dielectric properties of biofiber-based polymer composites
8. Tribological properties of biofiber-based polymer composites
9. Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites
10. Optimization of parametric study on drilling characteristics of sheep wool reinforced composites
11. Investigating the tribological behavior of biofiber-based polymer composites and scope of computational tools
12. Properties of filler added biofiber-based polymer composite
13. Advances and applications of biofiber polymer composites in regenerative medicine
14. Keratin-based biofibers and their composites
15. Biofiber composites in building and construction
16. Evaluating biofibers' properties and products by NIR spectroscopy
17. Impact strength retention and service life prediction of 0 degree laminate jute fiber woven mat reinforced epoxy composites
18. Acoustic and mechanical properties of biofibers and their composites
19. Identification of the elastic and damping properties of jute and luffa fiber-reinforced biocomposites
20. Tribological characterization of biofiber-reinforced brake friction composites
21. Investigation of the mechanical properties of treated and untreated Vachellia farnesiana fiber based epoxy composites
22. Study on the degradation behavior of natural fillers based PLA composites
23. Fabrication technology of biofiber-based biocomposites
24. Rheological properties of biofibers in cementitious composite matrix
25. Advances and applications of biofiber-based polymer composites
26. Future scope of biofiber-based polymer composites
27. Engineering applications of biofibers
28. Performance of cementitious composites incorporating coconut fibers as reinforcement
29. The effect of modified natural fibers on the mechanical properties of cementitious composites
30. Challenges and solutions for the use of natural fibers in cementitious composites
31. Biofibers of papaya tree bast: a statistical study of the mechanical properties for use potential in polymeric composites
32. Coir fiber as reinforcement in cement-based materials
33. Environmental impact analysis of plant fibers and their composites relative to their synthetic counterparts based on life cycle assessment approach

About the author

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.Dr. Madhu Puttegowda is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He received his B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2011, and then went on to achieve his MTech in Product Design and Manufacturing and Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2020. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites and advanced material technology.Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, ThailandProf. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.Sergey Gorbatyuk is professor of metallurgical equipment at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia. He conducts research in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering. He is the author of more than 160 scientific articles, 6 monographs, 19 copyright certificates, 4 patents for inventions, 7 patents for utility models, and 2 certificates of registration for computer programs. He is also a member of the editorial boards and a reviewer of the scientific journals 'Metallurgist' and 'Ferrous Metallurgy'.

Product details

• Assisted by: Sergey M. Gorbatyuk (Editor), Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Editor), Parameswaranpillai Jyotishkumar (Editor), Madhu Puttegowda (Editor), Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Editor), Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Editor), Sergey M. Gorbatyuk (Editor), Suchart Siengchin (Editor)
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.12.2021
• EAN: 9780128245439
• ISBN: 978-0-12-824543-9
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 38 mm x 229 mm
• Weight: 1330 g
• Illustrations: 100 illustrations (50 in full color)
• Series: The Textile Institute Book Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Textiles & Polymers, Materials science, Textile & fibre technology, Textiles and fibres, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Engineering applications of polymers and composites