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Properties and Performance of Natural-Fibre Composites
Woodhead Publishing Ltd, June 2008, Pages: 576
PART 1 NATURAL-FIBRE COMPOSITES
Natural fibres for composite applications: types
and properties
R M Rowell, University of Wisconsin, USA
Introduction. Fibrous plants. Fibre types. Fibre isolation methods. Fibre
properties. Moisture properties. Fibre chemistry. Changes in properties
during the growing season. Conclusions. Acknowledgment. Appendix:
chemical properties of natural plant fibres. References.
Matrices for natural-fibre reinforced composites
P A Sreekumar, National Institute of Technology and S
Thomas, Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Introduction. Natural fibre reinforced polymer composites. Different
matrices. Aliphatic polyesters. Polyester amides. Starch plastics.
Thermoplastic composites. Thermosetting composites. Biofibre-rubber
composites. Biodegradable composites. Characterisation of surfaces and
interfaces. Other analytical techniques. Applications. Conclusions.
References.
Engineering the fibre/matrix interface in naturalfibre
composites
N E Zafeiropoulos, University of Ioannina, Greece
Introduction. Physical methods for surface modification. Chemical
methods for surface modification. Engineering the interface through
control of processing conditions. Experimental methods for assessing the
interface. Complimentary techniques for indirect interfacial assessment.
Conclusions and future trends. References.
Processing techniques for natural and wood-fibre
composites
A K Bledzki, A Jaszkiewicz, M Murr and V E Sperber,
University of Kassel, R Lützkendorf and T Reußmann,
Thüringisches Institut für Textil-und Kunststoff-Forschung,
Germany
Introduction. Factors influencing processing. Semi-finished product
manufacturing. Processing technologies. Other processes. Future trends.
Conclusions. References.
Development of non-wood natural-fibre
composites
R H Newman, Scion, New Zealand
Introduction. Matching properties to end uses. Development of
fabrication methods. Future trends. Sources of further information and
advice. Acknowledgements. References.
Cellulose nanocomposites
R H Newman, Scion, M P Staiger, University of Canterbury,
New Zealand
Introduction. Nanofibrous and nanocrystalline cellulose. Nanocomposite
fabrication. Advantages of nanocomposites over natural-fibre omposites. Future trends. Sources of further information and advice. References.
PART 2 CASE STUDIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Natural-fibre composites in the automotive sector
M Misra and M Huda, L T Drzal and A K Mohanty, Michigan
State University, USA, D Ray, University of Calcutta, India
Introduction. The use of natural-fibre composites (NFC) in the automotive
sector. Resins for fibre-reinforced composites. Processing of natural-fibre
composites for the automotive sector. Mechanical characterization of
natural-fibre composites. Thermo-mechanical characterization and
thermal behaviour. Applications. Current limitations in automotive
applications. Future trends and conclusions. References.
Natural-fibre composites in structural
applications
M P Staiger, University of Canterbury, N Tucker, Crop and
Food Research, Lincoln, New Zealand
Introduction. The potential of natural fibres as structural materials. The
development of structural applications using biocomposites. Natural-fibre
thermosetting polymer composites. Natural-fibre thermoplastic
biocomposites. Current limitations. Future trends. Sources of further
information and advice. Acknowledgements. References.
Natural fibre biodegradable polymer composites
for packaging
M Duhovic, S Peterson and K Jayaraman, University of
Auckland, New Zealand
Introduction. Structure and property issues related to the use of natural
fibre composites in packaging. Applications. Future trends. Summary.
Acknowledgments. Refe
Opportunities for using wood and biofibers for
energy, chemical feedstocks and structural
applications
J E Winandy, R S Williams, A W Rudie and R J Ross, USDA
Forest Service, USA
J E Winandy, R S Williams, A W Rudie and R J Ross, USDA Forest
Service, USA
Introduction. Bio-refining. Energy from biomass. Chemical and
biochemical methods for producing fuels from biomass. Improving yields
of fuels from biomass. Technology transfer and outlook for bio-refining.
Advanced wood and bio-based natural-fiber composites. Advanced
structures using biocomposites. Summary. References.
Market issues in the development of
natural/wood-fibre composites
E Hansen, Oregon State University, USA
Introduction. Background. A growing interest in natural-fibre composite
(NFC) products. The industries involved. Innovation across the life-cycle.
The challenges of research and development. R & D push. Market pull.
Innovation management. Future trends. Sources of further information
and advice. References.
PART 3 PERFORMANCE OF NATURAL-FIBRE COMPOSITES
Mechanical testing of natural-fibre composites
P J Herrera-Franco and A Valadez-González, Centro de
Investigación Científica, Mexico
Introduction. Materials and experimental procedures. Mechanical testing.
Conclusions. References.
Mechanical performance of thermoplastic matrix
natural-fibre composites
R Joffe, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden, J
Andersons, University of Latvia, Latvia
Introduction. Stress-strain response in tension. Shear and compression.
Flexural properties. Effect of fibre-matrix adhesion on mechanical
properties. Impact strength. Effect of conditioning and environment on
mechanical performance of thermoplastic matrix natural-fibre
composites. Conclusions. Acknowledgements. References.
Long term performance of natural-fibre
composites
S Mishra and M Sain, University of Toronto, Canada
Introduction. Hygro-thermal expansion. UV radiation. Creep resistance.
Conclusion. References.
Modelling natural-fibre composites
J Varna, Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Introduction. Elastic properties of N-phase concentric cylinder assembly.
Ultrastructure based multiscale modeling of fiber elastic properties.
Elastic properties of natural fibre composites. Moisture expansion of
natural fibre composites. Concluding remarks. Appendix 1 Constitutive
model of an orthotropic material. Appendix 2 Elastic parameters in
solution for orthotropic material. References.
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