Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites

The book presents in-depth information on natural fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composites to facilitate an informed materials selection for the development of products in fields such as automotive and aerospace engineering or structures in civil engineering.

Auteur

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.

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.

Chandrasekar Muthukumar is postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Aerospace Engineering of the Putra University Malaysia. His research interests include bio-composites, fibre metal laminates and accelerated aging studies.

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.

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.

Résumé
Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites In-depth overview of thermal analysis of natural fiber-reinforced composites In Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Thermal Properties and Applications, a team of distinguished researchers has delivered a comprehensive overview of the thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The book brings together information currently dispersed throughout the scientific literature and offers viable and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional composites. The book highlights the thermal analysis of natural fiber-reinforced composites with techniques such as Thermogravimetric Analysis, Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, Thermomechanical Analysis, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, etc. This book provides:

• A thorough review of the thermal characterization of natural fiber-based hybrid composites
• Detailed investigation of the thermal properties of polymer composites reinforced with various natural fibers such as flax fiber, pineapple leaf fiber, sisal, sugar palm, grass fiber and cane fiber
• Discussions on the thermal properties of hybrid natural fiber-reinforced composites with various thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers
• Influence of nanofillers on the thermal stability and thermal decomposition characteristics of the natural fiber-based hybrid composites Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: Thermal Properties and Applications is a must-read for materials scientists, polymer chemists, and professionals working in the industry. This book is ideal for readers seeking to make an informed decision regarding materials selection for applications involving thermal insulation and elevated temperature. The suitability of natural fiber-reinforced composites in the automotive, mechanical, and civil engineering sectors is highlig

Contenu
THERMAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THE NATURAL FIBER-BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES: AN OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thermal Characterization
Conclusion

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF HYBRID NATURAL FIBER REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES
Introduction
Thermal Properties
Conclusion

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE NATURAL FIBER REINFORCED HYBRID POLYMER COMPOSITES- AN OVERVIEW
Introduction
Thermal Properties of Natural Fiber Composites
Conclusion

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF SUGAR PALM FIBER BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Thermal Analysis of Sugar Palm Fiber Based Hybrid Composites
Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Sugar Palm Fiber Based Hybrid Composites
Potential Applications
Conclusions

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF SISAL FIBER BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Thermal Properties of Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Thermal Properties of Hybrid Sisal Fiber / Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Thermal Properties of Sisal/Other Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Conclusions

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF FLAX FIBER HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Techniques for Thermal Analysis of Natural Fiber Composites
General Properties and Composition of Flax Fibers
Thermal Analysis of Flax Fibers
Thermal Analysis of Flax Fiber Composites
Conclusions

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBER BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Thermal Properties of Polymers
Improving the Thermal Properties of Epoxies
Improving the Thermal Properties of Epoxy/Palf
Concluding Remarks

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE GRASS/CANE FIBRE-BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Hybrid Composite Materials
Cane/Grass Fibre Hybrid Composites
Properties of Cane/Grass Fibre Hybrid Composites
Thermal Properties
Applications of Grass/Cane Hybrid Composites
Conclusion

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE BANANA FIBER-BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Fabrication of Banana Fiber-Based Hybrid Composite
Thermal Properties of Banana Fibre-Based Composites
Specific Heat of Banana Fiber Hybrid Composites
Thermal Conductivity of Banana Fiber Hybrid Composites
Thermal Diffusivity
Applications
Conclusions

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF KENAF FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Hybrid Composites
Thermal Properties
Conclusion

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF HEMP FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Thermal Properties Measurements and Importance
Conclusions and Perspectives

THERMAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS AND THEIR COMPOSITES
Introduction
Nanocellulose
Cellulose Nanofibers (CNFs)
CNF Preparation
Surface Functionalisation of CNFs
CNF-Based Composites
Thermal Properties of CNF Composites
Current Status: CNF-Based Composites
Outlook and Future Perspective

INFLUENCE OF GRAPHENE NANOPARTICLES ON THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE NATURAL FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Graphene
Polymer/Graphene Composites
Polymer/Natural Fiber Composites
Polymer/Natural Fiber/Graphene Composites
Conclusion

INFLUENCE OF NANOCLAY ON THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE NATURAL FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Effect of Nanoclay on the Thermal Stability of Natural Fiber Based Hybrid Composites
Effect of Nanoclay on the Inflammability of Natural Fiber-Based Hybrid Composites
Effect of Nanoclay on the Melting and Crystallization (DSC) of Natural Fiber-Based Hybrid Composites
Effect of Nanoclay on the Glass Transition Temperature of Natural Fiber-Based Hybrid Composites
Conclusion

EFFECT OF CNT FILLERS ON THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE BAMBOO FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion

EFFECT OF METAL OXIDE FILLERS ON THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE NATURAL FIBRE BASED HYBRID COMPOSITES
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion

INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL TREATMENTS ON THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL FIBER-REINFORCED HYBRID COMPOSITES (NFRHC)
Introduction
Chemical Modifications for Natural Fibers Applied in Hybrid Composites

PHYSICAL, MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF FIBER-REINFORCED HYBR