Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications

1st Edition - May 10, 2022
Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin, Togay Ozbakkaloglu, Hao Wang
Language: English
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Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent research into plant fibers, including the synthesis of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites, characterization techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications.

Plant fibers have generated great interest among material scientists due to their characteristics, which include availability, low cost, biodegradability, easy processability, excellent thermo-mechanical properties, low acoustic properties. They have been proven to be excellent replacements for synthetic fibers and have found applications in advanced polymer composites.

Coverage includes every stage of working with plant fibers, including synthesis, processing, characterization, applications, recycling, and life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites. Drawing on work from leading researchers in industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe, this is a definitive one-stop reference for anyone working with plant fibers.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Introduction to plant fibers and their composites
1.1 Overview of plant fibers and its composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2 Extraction and modification of natural plant fibers—A comprehensive review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Fiber extraction methods/techniques
2.3 Extraction procedures for various plant fibers
2.4 Influence of extraction methods on fiber properties
2.5 Raw fiber characterization and their drawbacks
2.6 Modification of natural fibers
2.7 Effects of fiber modification on various fibers
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3 Alfa fibers, their composites and applications
3.1 Introduction and background
3.2 Alfa fibers and its derivatives
3.3 Alfa fibers based polymer composites
3.4 Application of alfa fibers composites
Conclusions and future trends
References
Chapter 4 Areca sheath fibers, their composites and applications
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Materials and methods
4.3 Results and discussions
4.4 Potential applications of areca fiber composites
Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Funding information
References
Chapter 5 Bagasse fibers, their composites and applications
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Surface treatment of Bagasse fiber
5.3 Fabrication techniques for Baggse fiber based composites
5.4 Bagasse fiber based composites
5.5 Applications of bagasse fiber based composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6 Bamboo fibers, their composites and applications
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Types of bamboo
6.3 Extraction, composition, and properties of bamboo fiber
6.4 Fabrication process of bamboo fiber reinforced composites
6.5 Properties of bamboo fiber reinforced thermoset composites
6.6 Properties of bamboo fiber reinforced thermoplastics composites
6.7 Properties of bamboo fiber with biodegradable polymer
6.8 Properties of bamboo nanocomposites
6.9 Applications of bamboo, bamboo fiber, & reinforced composites
Conclusions
References
Chapter 7 Banana fibers, their composites and applications
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Banana fiber
7.3 Banana fiber reinforced composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8 Coconut/coir fibers, their composites and applications
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Coconut/coir tree and fruit, fiber extraction and application
8.3 Composites
8.4 Application of coir fiber based composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9 Flax fibers, their composites and application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Flax fibers
9.3 Moisture sensitivity
9.4 Flax fiber reinforced polymer composites
9.5 Applications of flax fiber composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10 Hemp fibers, their composites and applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Hemp fibers
10.3 Fabrication methods
10.4 Properties
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Jute fibers, their composites and applications
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Preparation of jute fiber composites
11.3 Mechanical properties
11.4 Dynamics properties
11.5 Thermal stability
11.6 Water absorption
11.7 Application of jute fiber composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12 Kenaf fibers, their composites and applications
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Extraction of fibers
12.3 Properties of fibers
12.4 Surface modification of Kenaf fibers
12.5 Reinforcement in composites
12.6 Hybrid composite
12.7 Manufacturing of composite
12.8 Properties of composite
12.9 Applications of composite
Conclusions
References
Chapter 13 Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite building material based on clay and date palm fibers
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Used basic building materials
13.3 Thermal characterization techniques
13.4 Study of mechanical behavior
13.5 Results and discussion
13.6 Measurement of mechanical properties
Conclusion
References
Chapter 14 Pineapple fibers, their composites and applications
14.1 Introduction: The productive system of pineapple and the role of fibers
14.2 Characteristics of pineapple leaf fibers
14.3 Pineapple fiber (PALF) composites
14.4 Palf composites: production and characterization
14.5 Applications for palf composites
Conclusions
References
Chapter 15 Stalk fibers (rice, wheat, barley, etc.) composites and applications
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Rice stalk fibers
15.3 Wheat stalk fibers
15.4 Corn stalk fibers
15.5 Cotton stalk fiber
15.6 Rapeseed stalk fibers
15.7 Sorghum stalk fibers
15.8 Barley stalk fibers
15.9 Oat stalk fibers
Conclusions
Acknowledgment
Conflicts of interest
References
Chapter 16 Ramie fibers, their composites and applications
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Nature of ramie fibers
16.3 Categories and processing of ramie fiber composites
16.4 Applications of ramie fiber composites
Conclusions and perspectives
References
Chapter 17 Cotton fibers, their composites and applications
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Chemical composition and structure
17.3 Physical and chemical properties of cotton
17.4 Polyester/cotton fiber
17.5 Cotton PLA composites
17.6 Cotton polyethylene composites
17.7 Cotton PVC composites
17.8 Other cotton composites
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 18 Wood fibers, their composites and applications
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Natural fibers: Various types and its properties
18.3 Flax fiber: Its origin, structure and composition
18.4 Environmental impacts of flax fibers
18.5 Epoxy polymer
18.6 Manufacturing methods of natural fiber composites
18.7 Mechanical properties of natural fiber composites
18.8 Dynamic mechanical analysis
18.9 Thermal properties
18.10 Water absorption studies
18.11 Matrix and fiber modification methods
18.12 Applications
Conclusions
References
Chapter 19 Novel plant, their composites and applications
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Conventional plant fibers and their uses
19.3 Novel natural plant fibers and their characteristics
19.4 Plant fiber-based composites
19.5 Applications of potential natural fiber composites
Conclusion
References
Chapter 19 Life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Life cycle assessment methodology
20.3 Life cycle assessment of plant fiber composites
Conclusions
References
Index

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa

Dr.Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa received the Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2017 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He is a reviewer for more than 50 international journals, books, and conferences. In addition, he has published more than 70 research articles in high quality international peer reviewed journals, 20+ book chapters, one book, 20 books as an Editor and has also presented research papers at national/international conferences.

Affiliations and expertise

Research Scientist, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai

Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai received his PhD in Polymer Science and Technology (Chemistry) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He has published more than 100 papers, in high quality international peer reviewed journals on polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, and biopolymers, and has edited 10 books. He has received numerous awards and recognitions including prestigious KMUTNB best researcher award 2019, Kerala State Award for the Best Young Scientist 2016 and INSPIRE Faculty Award 2011.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Suchart Siengchin

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-Nürnberg University, Bayern, Germany, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. He worked as a Lecturer for Production and Material Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB. He has been full Professor at KMUTNB and became the President of KMUTNB. He won the Outstanding Researcher Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 at KMUTNB. He is an author of more than 150 peer reviewed journal articles.

Affiliations and expertise

President, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand

Togay Ozbakkaloglu

Togay Ozbakkaloglu is a Professor at the Ingram School of Engineering of Texas State University, USA. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed research papers in these areas, including over 125 journal articles that appeared in leading disciplinary journals and received over 4000 citations (Scopus). He is Associate Editor for the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering (the foremost structural engineering journal), Heliyon, Frontiers in Built Environment, and Australian Journal of Civil Engineering. He also serves on the Editorial Board of 12 international journals, including the ASCE Journal of Composites for Construction, the leading journal in his immediate research field of structural applications of FRP composites.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Ingram School of Engineering, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA

Hao Wang

Hao Wang is a Professor of materials and manufacturing at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. He is also the Leader of the USQ Materials Research Program Team, and was previously the Director of the Centre for Future Materials, USQ. He has contributed over 200 journal publications (including Advanced Materials, Macromolecules, Composites Science and Technology, Cement and Concrete Research, etc.) with h-index 54 and citation over 10,000, and delivered over 40 plenary/keynote/invited presentations. He is serving as Editor-in-Chief for Composites Part B: Engineering (the world No 1 journal in composite area with Impact Factor 6.86); Editor for Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering; and Editorial Board Member for Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Materials and Manufacturing, School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Queensland, Australia