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Biofiber Reinforcements in Composite Materials
1st Edition - September 5, 2014
Editors: Omar Faruk, Mohini Sain
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9781782421221
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eBook ISBN:9781782421276
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Natural fiber-reinforced composites have the potential to replace synthetic composites, leading to less expensive, stronger and more environmentally-friendly materials. This bo…Read more
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Natural fiber-reinforced composites have the potential to replace synthetic composites, leading to less expensive, stronger and more environmentally-friendly materials. This book provides a detailed review on how a broad range of biofibers can be used as reinforcements in composites and assesses their overall performance.
The book is divided into five major parts according to the origins of the different biofibers. Part I contains chapters on bast fibers, Part II; leaf fibers, Part III; seed fibers, Part IV; grass, reed and cane fibers, and finally Part V covers wood, cellulosic and other fibers including cellulosic nanofibers. Each chapter reviews a specific type of biofiber providing detailed information on the sources of each fiber, their cultivation, how to process and prepare them, and how to integrate them into composite materials. The chapters outline current and potential applications for each fiber and discuss their main strengths and weaknesses.
The book is divided into five major parts according to the origins of the different biofibers - bast, leaf, seed; grass, reed and cane fibers, and finally wood, cellulosic and other fibers including cellulosic nanofibers.
This book provides a detailed review on how a broad range of biofibers can be used as reinforcements in composites and assesses their overall performance
The chapters outline current and potential applications for each fiber and discuss their main strengths and weaknesses
A comprehensive reference source that provides useful information for research and development managers working in industry, and also acts as a helpful resource for anyone undertaking academic research on polymer composites.
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Preface
Part I: Bast fibres
1: The use of jute fibers as reinforcements in composites
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Composition and properties of jute fibers
1.3 Processing and properties of grafted jute fibers
1.4 Processing and properties of alkali-treated jute fibers
1.5 Characterization of jute fibers
1.6 Manufacture of jute fiber composites
1.7 Preparation and properties of irradiated jute composites
1.8 Preparation and properties of oxidized jute composites
1.9 Preparation and properties of mercerized jute composites
1.10 Preparation and properties of jute composites modified by other processes
1.11 Types and properties of hybrid jute composites
1.12 Applications of jute composites
1.13 Conclusion
2: The use of flax fibres as reinforcements in composites
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Key fibre properties
2.3 Cultivation and quality issues
2.4 Processing as a fibre reinforcement for composites
2.5 Integration into the matrix
2.6 Assessing the performance of the composites
2.7 Applications
2.8 Summary: strengths and weaknesses
2.9 Future trends
2.10 Sources of further information and advice
2.11 Acknowledgements
3: The use of hemp fibres as reinforcements in composites
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Hemp fibre
3.3 Key fibre properties
3.4 Cultivation and quality issues
3.5 Processing of hemp as fibre reinforcement for composites
3.6 Surface modifications of hemp fibre and their effects on properties
3.7 Fibre–matrix interaction
3.8 Current applications of hemp fibres
3.9 Future trends
3.10 Summary
4: The use of ramie fibers as reinforcements in composites
22: The use of curaua fibers as reinforcements in composites
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Curaua fibers
22.3 Composites using curaua fibers
22.4 Curaua nanofibers
22.5 Nanocomposites with curaua fibers
22.6 Conclusion
Index
No. of pages: 772
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: September 5, 2014
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Hardback ISBN: 9781782421221
eBook ISBN: 9781782421276
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Omar Faruk
Dr. Omar Faruk works at Powertrain Engineering Research & Development Centre of Ford Motor Company, Canada. He is also acting as an Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, University of Toronto, Canada. He achieved his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kassel, Germany and was previously Visiting Research Associate at Michigan State University, USA. He has more than 85 publications to his credit including 12 book chapters which have been published in different international journals and conferences. He has also edited 3 books, entitled "Lightweight and Sustainable Materials for Automotive Applications", "Biofiber Reinforcement in Composite Materials" and "Lignin in Polymer Composites" published by CRC press, Woodhead Publishing Ltd and Elsevier Ltd respectively. In addition, he is an invited reviewer for 72 international reputed journals, government research proposals, and book proposals.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Toronto, Canada
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Mohini Sain
Prof. Mohini Sain is a professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto. He specializes in advanced nancellulose technology, biocomposites and bio-nanocomposites. He is cross-appointed to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK. He is also an adjunct professor of the Chemical Engineering Departments at the University of New Brunswick, Canada; King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia; University of Guelph, Canada, University of Lulea, Sweden, Honorary Professor at Slovak Technical University and Institute of Environmental Science at the University of Toronto and collaborates with American and European research institutes and universities. Prof. Sain holds several awards; few recent ones are Plastic Innovation Award and KALEV PUGI Award for his innovation and contribution to Industry. Author of more than 400 papers and designated as a “hi-cited” researcher by Reuter Thompson, Prof. Sain hugely contributed to the society at large by translating research to commercialization. He has tens of patents and is world known for his expertise to transform research ideas into commercialization.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Toronto, Canada
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