Advances in Bio-Based Fiber
Moving Towards a Green Society

Describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, environmental sustainability values, and commercial engineering applications

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Edited by), Madhu Puttegowda (Edited by), Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Edited by), Suchart Siengchin (Edited by), Sergey M. Gorbatyuk (Edited by)

9780128245439, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 6 December 2021

834 pages, 100 illustrations (50 in full color)
22.9 x 15.2 x 5 cm, 1 kg

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.

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

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Textile & fibre technology [TDH]