Polymer Composites, Biocomposites
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Polymer Composites, Biocomposites

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Polymer Composites, Biocomposites

About this book

Polymer composites are materials in which the matrix polymer is reinforced with organic/inorganic fillers of a definite size and shape, leading to enhanced performance of the resultant composite. These materials find a wide number of applications in such diverse fields as geotextiles, building, electronics, medical, packaging, and automobiles.


This first systematic reference on the topic emphasizes the characteristics and dimension of this reinforcement. The authors are leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research institutions across the globe, and adopt a practical approach here, covering such aspects as the preparation, characterization, properties and theory of polymer composites.

The book begins by discussing the state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities of various polymer composite systems. Interfacial characterization of the composites is discussed in detail, as is the macro- and micromechanics of the composites. Structure-property relationships in various composite systems are explained with the help of theoretical models, while processing techniques for various macro- to nanocomposite systems and the influence of processing parameters on the properties of the composite are reviewed in detail. The characterization of microstructure, elastic, viscoelastic, static and dynamic mechanical, thermal, tribological, rheological, optical, electrical and barrier properties are highlighted, as well as their myriad applications.

Divided into three volumes: Vol. 1. Macro- and Microcomposites; Vol. 2. Nanocomposites; and Vol. 3. Biocomposites.

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Yes, you can access Polymer Composites, Biocomposites by Sabu Thomas,Kuruvilla Joseph,S. K. Malhotra,Koichi Goda,M. S. Sreekala in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Chemical & Biochemical Engineering. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Related Titles
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. The Editors
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Chapter 1: Advances in Polymer Composites: Biocomposites – State of the Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities
  8. Chapter 2: Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Biopolymers (Natural and Synthetic)
  9. Chapter 3: Preparation, Microstructure, and Properties of Biofibers
  10. Chapter 4: Surface Treatment and Characterization of Natural Fibers: Effects on the Properties of Biocomposites
  11. Chapter 5: Manufacturing and Processing Methods of Biocomposites
  12. Chapter 6: Biofiber-Reinforced Thermoset Composites
  13. Chapter 7: Biofiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
  14. Chapter 8: Biofiber-Reinforced Natural Rubber Composites
  15. Chapter 9: Improvement of Interfacial Adhesion in Bamboo Polymer Composite Enhanced with Microfibrillated Cellulose
  16. Chapter 10: Textile Biocomposites
  17. Chapter 11: Bionanocomposites
  18. Chapter 12: Fully Biodegradable “Green” Composites
  19. Chapter 13: Applications and Future Scope of “Green” Composites
  20. Chapter 14: Biomedical Polymer Composites and Applications
  21. Chapter 15: Environmental Effects, Biodegradation, and Life Cycle Analysis of Fully Biodegradable “Green” Composites
  22. Index