Mechanical and Dynamic Properties of Biocomposites

by Krishnasamy, Senthilkumar; Nagarajan, Rajini; Thiagamani, Senthil Muthu Kumar; Siengchin, Suchart

• ISBN13: 9783527346264
• ISBN10: 3527346260
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-06-21
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Senthilkumar Krishnasamy is working as Associate Professor, at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Krishnankoil, India. His areas of research interests are modification and treatment of natural fibers, nanocomposites, hybrid reinforced polymer composites.

Rajini Nagarajan is working as Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), India. His research is focused on development and material characterization of hybrid composites.

Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani is postdoctoral researcher at the Centre of Innovation in Design Engineering for Manufacturing (CoI-DEM), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. His research interests include biodegradable materials and their characterization.

Suchart Siengchin is Professor at the Centre of Innovation in Design Engineering for Manufacturing (CoI-DEM), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. His research is focused on polymer matrix composites, biocomposites, polymer tribology and tribology of natural fiber composites.

Table of Contents

Mechanical and Free Vibrational Properties of Biocomposites Reinforced with the Leaf Fibers
Tensile, Flexural and Impact Properties of the Bast Fiber Reinforced Biocomposites
Static Mechanical and Vibro-Acoustic Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced High-Density Polyethylene Biocomposites
Vibration and Damping Measurement of Biocomposites Using Frequency Response Method
Effect of Various Surface Modifications on the Mechanical and Free Vibration Properties of Biocomposites
Vibration Study of Sandwich Biocomposites by Using Finite Element Methods
Mechanical and Photo Catalytic Characterization of Biocomposites
Mechanical and Free Vibration Properties of Biocomposites Reinforced with Fruit Fibers
Investigation on Vibration and Damping Behavior of Surface Treated Luffa Cylindrica/Polyester Biocomposites
Mechanical Properties of the Natural Fiber-Based Composites with Bio-Polymers
Progress and Recent Advancements in Implementation of the Biocomposites For Structural Applications
Effect of Chemical Treatment on Impact and Flexural Properties Sanseveria Cylindrica/PPC Biocomposites
Tensile and Structural Characterization of Alkali-Treated Borassus Fruit Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites
Natural Wood Flour Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites: Mechanical and Damping Properties
Mechanical and Wear Properties of PLA/Sanseveria Cylindrica Biocomposites
Preparation and Properties of Cellulose-Based Particulate Filler Biocomposites