by Shishir Sinha (Author), G.L Devnani (Author)
This
book focuses on the key areas and issues related to natural fibers and
their reinforced polymer composites. It begins with an introduction and
classification of natural fibers and their different extraction methods,
followed by characterization techniques. Further, this book gives
solutions to improved adhesion between natural fibers and different
polymer matrices via different chemical, physical, and biological
treatment methods. Fabrication procedures and characterization
techniques for development and testing of composites, including
processing, development, and characterization, have been included as
well. Applications of these composite materials for food packaging and
structural and semi-structural applications are also explained.
FEATURES
- Describes the extraction process of natural fibers with comparisons
- Covers the fundamental concepts for the characterization of natural fiber composites
- Includes a comparative study of different polymer matrices
- Provides insight about various fabrication methods
- Discusses diverse applications of these novel materials and the scope for commercialization and entrepreneurship
This
book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials,
polymers, composites and characterization, textile engineering,
chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering.
