Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites

Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties, and Engineering Applications

Anish Khan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Mohammad Jawaid, Abdullah M. Asiri

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2021
• Print ISBN:
  9780128199008
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128203866
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Research on natural fiber composites is an emerging area in the field of polymer science with tremendous growth potential for commercialization. Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites: Material Formulations, Processing, Characterization, Properties, and Engineering Applications provides updated information on all the important classes of natural fibers and their composites that can be used for a broad range of engineering applications. Leading researchers from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions from across the globe have contributed to this highly application-oriented book. The chapters showcase cutting-edge research discussing the current status, key trends, future directions, and opportunities. Focusing on the current state of the art, the authors aim to demonstrate the future potential of these materials in a broad range of demanding engineering applications. This book will act as a one-stop reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in R&D departments involved in designing composite materials for semi structural engineering applications. - Presents comprehensive information on the properties of hybrid natural fiber composites that demonstrate their ability to improve the hydrophobic nature of natural fiber composites - Reviews recent developments in the research and development of hybrid natural fiber composites in various engineering applications - Focuses on modern technologies and illustrates how hybrid natural fiber composites can be used as alternatives in structural components subjected to severe conditions

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Contributors
• Chapter One Failure mechanisms of fiber composites
• Chapter Two Mechanical behaviors of aluminum filler and jute fiber mat reinforced epoxy hybrid composites
• Chapter Three Hybrid natural fiber composites in civil engineering applications
• Chapter Four Recent advancements in thermal properties and behavior of modified natural fiber composites
• Chapter Five Recent research and developments in hybrid natural fiber composites
• Chapter Six Recent advances in the fabrication of hybrid natural fiber composites
• Chapter Seven Experimental study on tribological behavior of hybrid fiber reinforced epoxy composites
• Chapter Eight Synergistic effect of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite
• Chapter Nine Behavior of some natural fiber composites
• Chapter Ten A review on the factors influencing natural fiber composite materials
• Chapter Eleven Mechanical and Mode I fracture toughness characteristics of hybrid laminated composites
• Chapter Twelve Electrospun biopolymer-based hybrid composites
• Chapter Thirteen Biopolymer-derived carbonaceous composites and their potential applications
• Chapter Fourteen Material selection for hybrid natural fiber laminated composites in vibration using a stochastic optimization method
• Chapter Fifteen Mechanical properties of natural and synthetic fiber reinforced hybrid composites
• Index