Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications

Provides a state-of-the-art review of the latest advancements and applications of layered, double hydroxide polymer nanocomposites

Mohammad Jawaid (Edited by), Mohamed Thariq (Edited by)

9780081021316, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 1 May 2018

388 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.5 cm, 0.63 kg

Sustainable Composites for Aerospace Applications presents innovative advances in the fabrication, characterization and applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites. It covers fundamental structural and chemical knowledge and explores various properties and characterization techniques, including microscopic, spectroscopic and mechanical behaviors. Users will find a strong focus on the potential applications of LDH polymer nanocomposites, such as in energy, electronics, electromagnetic shielding, biomedical, agricultural, food packaging and water purification functions. This book provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the field of LDH polymer nanocomposites and future applications, and is an essential read for all academics, researchers, engineers and students working in this area.

1. Material selection for fabrication of aerospace components2. The Role of Advanced Polymer Material in Aerospace3. Natural fibre based composites materials of the future in aerospace industry4. Manufacturing techniques of composites for aerospace applications5. Design for Manufacturing of Natural/Synthetic fibre reinforced composites for Commercial Aircraft6. Composite Material Overview and its testing for aerospace components7. Physical, Mechanical and Wear behaviour of Composite materials for Aircraft components8. Low Velocity Impact properties of Natural fibre reinforced composite materials for Aeronautical Applications9. Non-Destructive Testing Evaluation of Low Velocity Impact Damage in natural fibre based Composites10. Mechanical behaviour of a structural component from composite materials for an aircraft wing flap support11. Analysis of Viscoelastic vibration damping materials for Aircraft components12. Flame-retardant fibrous materials for aircraft applications13. Impact damages modelling in laminated composite aircraft structures14. Natural lightweight Hybrid composites for aircraft structural applications15. Potential of Natural fibre/biomass filler reinforced polymer composites in aerospace applications16. The potential of natural fibre reinforced polymeric materials in wing structural design

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Ceramics & glass technology [TDCQ], Plastics & polymers technology [TDCP]