Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites

Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance

N. M. Nurazzi, S. M. Sapuan, Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2025
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443334467
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties, Applications and Performance presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book begins with a thorough introduction to bamboo resources, bamboo anatomy, its growth origin, and the extraction process used to obtain the fiber. Following sections cover polymer composites, the fabrication process and performance, and new progress in the isolation and functionalization of nanocellulose-based bamboo, chemical modification, manufacturing techniques, and structure-property relationships. This comprehensive resource on topics presented provides insights into potential applications for structural, construction and building materials. - Contains various case studies on concept generation, materials selection, methodology, characterization, and performance analysis to illustrate how these innovations can be applied in practice - Covers economic aspects, social and environmental concerns, lifecycle assessments, and future prospects - Solves the need for an integrated approach, with multidisciplinary working teams discussed in detail

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1. Introduction to bamboo species, origin and its characteristics
• Chapter 2. Bamboo fibre extraction process
• Chapter 3. Effect of chemical surface modifications of bamboo fibre on mechanical and thermal performance
• Chapter 4. Isolation and functionalization of nanocellulose-based bamboo origin
• Chapter 5. Physicochemical and electrochemical performance of bamboo fibre loading–based polymer composites
• Chapter 6. Mechanical and thermal characterizations of bamboo-based reinforced biopolymer composites
• Chapter 7. Biodegradation study on bamboo-based polymer composites
• Chapter 8. Bamboo-based nanocomposites: Preparation, processes and its emerging applications
• Chapter 9. Effect of stacking sequence on the tensile, flexural, impact properties of hybrid woven bamboo/woven carbon fibre reinforced epoxy composites
• Chapter 10. Effect of stacking sequence of hybrid woven bamboo and woven carbon fibre–reinforced epoxy composites on dynamic mechanical analysis and fire properties
• Chapter 11. Effect of tropical weather exposure on the tensile strength of bamboo fibre reinforced recycled polypropylene composites
• Chapter 12. Mechanical performance of bamboo fibre as reinforcement in thermoplastic composites
• Chapter 13. Sustainable bamboo composites for structural applications
• Chapter 14. Bamboo-based polymer composites in building construction
• Chapter 15. Bamboo fibre–reinforced polymer composites for military applications
• Chapter 16. The market value of bamboo fibre and its future perspective
• Chapter 17. Environmental perspectives and life cycle assessment on utilizing bamboo-based materials
• Index