Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications

Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan, Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Balaji Devarajan, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443444937
• Subtopic: Materials Science
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the materials, their properties including both fire resistance and structural integrity, and their industrial applications, including compliance guidelines and safety regulations. The detailed case study examples of successful implementation in industry will bridge the gap between theory and practice. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers who need to keep updated on the latest advances and technologies in fire-resistant composite materials. - Includes fundamental principles, latest research, technical innovations, and emerging technologies - Covers various materials categories, including plant, animal, and filler-based composites, as well as cellulose-based nanocomposites, paper-based composites and aerogels - Provides real-world case study examples of the fire resistance of natural fiber-based composite materials and their successful implementation in industrial applications - Discusses fire safety measures, regulatory standards and compliance, fire testing methods, best practices, and patent data analysis for industrial applications - It bridges the gap between fire safety and material science, providing up-to-date information on emerging technologies and regulatory compliance

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Fire-Resistant Nature-Derived Composite Materials for Industrial Applications
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• About the authors
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 1 An introduction to fire-resistant materials
• 2 Fire resistance standards and testing methods
• 3 Fire-resistant plant fiber-based composites
• 4 Fire-resistant animal fiber-based composites
• 5 Fire-resistant filler-based fiber composites
• 6 Fire resistance behavior of functional composite materials
• 7 Cellulose-based and paper-based composites for fire-resistant applications
• 8 Aerogel-based composites for fire-resistant applications
• 9 Industrial case studies, challenges, and future perspectives
• Index
• Back Cover