Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites

Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Rajini Nagarajan, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Suchart Siengchin, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Rajini Nagarajan, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Suchart Siengchin, R. Nagarajan

• Publisher: Wiley-VCH
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN:
  9783527346264
• Edition: 1
• eBook ISBN:
  9783527822348
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites

A comprehensive review of the properties of biocomposites and their applications

Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites offers a comprehensive overview of the mechanical and dynamic properties of biocomposites and natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. This essential resource helps with materials selection in the development of products in the fields of automotive and aerospace engineering as well as the construction of structures in civil engineering.

With contributions from a panel of experts in the field, the book reviews the mechanical and damping properties of lingo-cellulosic fibers and their composites. The authors highlight the factors that contribute to the improved properties and their advancements in modern industrialization.

Besides, the book is designed to (a) introduce the mechanical and damping properties of lingo-cellulosic fibers and their composites, (b) factors that contribute to improvement in properties such as hybridization, chemical treatment of natural fibers, additive or fillers, etc. and (c) the real-time applications with case studies and future prospects.

Key features:

• Presents viable alternatives to conventional composites
• Examines the environmentally friendly and favorable mechanical properties of biocomposites
• Reviews the potential applications of biocomposites in the fields of automotive, mechanical and civil engineering
• Brings together in one comprehensive resource information found scattered across the professional literature

Written for materials scientists, polymer chemists, chemists in industry, civil engineers, construction engineers, and engineering scientists in industry, Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of BIocomposites offers a compreshensive review of the properties and applications of biocomposites.

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Mechanical Behaviors of Natural Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites

Adelani A. Oyeniran¹ and Sikiru O. Ismail²

¹Cranfield University, Department of Advanced Mechanical Engineering, School of Water, Energy and Environment, Wharley End, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK

²University of Hertfordshire, Centre for Engineering Research, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Engineering, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, UK

1.1 Introduction

The use of composites in industrial applications has evolved tremendously over the years, due to the quest for better material performance and cost reduction. They have been found to have exceptional properties in terms of their physical and mechanical properties. Simply put, composites describe a heterogeneous material that comprises two or more different materials that are combined within a single system such that the new material formed now has improved properties, which are suitable for an intended application. The materials that are combined to form a composite material are known as fiber and matrix, reinforcement and binder as commonly called, respectively. The matrix material could be either a natural or synthetic polymer, while fiber material could be glass, boron, or carbon, among others (synthetic type); hemp, jute, flax, among natural type; organic; or ceramic [1]. The increasing use of composite materials in industries has been traced to the fact that they have light weight, and possess high strength as well as exceptional corrosion resistance and acoustic properties, which make them preferred to metallic and alloy materials. Their applications now span into marine, power/energy, automobile, security, aerospace, telecommunications, sport/game, military industries, among others.

Biocomposite has been defined as a composite with at least one of its components derived from biological or natural sources [1]. Their main features that drive research interest are the fact that they are biodegradable, renewable, cheap, and have natural/sustainable resources. These features underscore their environmental friendliness. Some examples of natural fibers frequently used in biocomposites are caraua, sisal, jute, abaca, and kenaf, among others [2]. Other natural fibers used in biocomposites are hemp, agave, and flax, among others [3]. ...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Title Page
• Copyright
• 1 Mechanical Behaviors of Natural Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites
• 2 Mechanical Behavior of Additive Manufactured Porous Biocomposites
• 3 Mechanical and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Bio‐based Composites
• 4 Physical and Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites Based on Lignocellulosic Fibers
• 5 Machinability Analysis on Biowaste Bagasse‐Fiber‐Reinforced Vinyl Ester Composite Using S/N Ratio and ANOVA Method
• 6 Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Kenaf‐Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
• 7 Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Surface‐Treated Natural Fibers‐Reinforced Polymer Composites
• 8 Mechanical and Tribological Characteristics of Industrial Waste and Agro Waste Based Hybrid Composites
• 9 Dynamic Properties of Kenaf‐Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
• 10 Effect of Micro‐Dry‐Leaves Filler and Al‐SiC Reinforcement on the Thermomechanical Properties of Epoxy Composites
• 11 Effect of Fillers on Natural Fiber–Polymer Composite: An Overview of Physical and Mechanical Properties
• 12 Temperature‐Dependent Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Static Mechanical Properties of Sansevieria cylindrica Reinforced Biochar‐Tailored Vinyl Ester Composite
• 13 Development and Sustainability of Biochar Derived from Cashew Nutshell‐Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite
• 14 Influence of Fiber Loading on the Mechanical Properties and Moisture Absorption of the Sisal Fiber‐Reinforced Epoxy Composites
• 15 Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Ramie Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
• 16 Fracture Toughness of the Natural Fiber‐Reinforced Composites: A Review
• 17 Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Flax/Basalt Fiber Polymer Composites
• Index
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