Tribology of Polymer Composites. Characterization, Properties, and Applications. Elsevier Series on Tribology and Surface Engineering

Table of Contents

1. Outline to tribology of polymer composites
2. Recent advances in tribology of hybrid polymer composites
3. Development and tribological properties of polymer composites
4. Tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
5. Tribological characterization of cellulose fiber-reinforced polymer composites
6. Effect of adding sisal fiber on the sliding wear behavior of the coconut sheath fiber-reinforced composite
7. Influence of coconut and graphite fillers on the wear and friction behavior of epoxy composites
8. Tribological behavior of nanoclay-filled basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites
9. Slurry jet erosion wear of particulate polymer composites and metal coating
10. Tribology of thermosetting composites
11. Tribological studies of surface-modified sansevieria cylindrica fiber-reinforced polyester composites
12. Friction and wear properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites
13. Sustainable tribology: Processing and characterization of multiscale thermoplastic composites within hydropower applications
14. Tribological characterization of different mesh-sized natural barite-based copper-free brake friction composites
15. Tribological studies and modal analysis on biocomposite/PVC core sandwich panels
16. Synergism of fillers on adhesive and abrasive wear of thermoplastic copolyester elastomer composites
17. Tribological applications of polymer composites

Authors

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa Research Scientist, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Dr.Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa received the Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in the year 2017 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in the year 2019. He is a Life Member of Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He is a reviewer for more than 50 international journals, books, and conferences. In addition, he has published more than 70 research articles in high quality international peer reviewed journals, 20+ book chapters, one book, 20 books as an Editor and has also presented research papers at national/international conferences. Suchart Siengchin President, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-N�rnberg University, Bayern, Germany, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. He worked as a Lecturer for Production and Material Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB. He has been full Professor at KMUTNB and became the President of KMUTNB. He won the Outstanding Researcher Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 at KMUTNB. He is an author of more than 150 peer reviewed journal articles. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai received his PhD in Polymer Science and Technology (Chemistry) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He has published more than 100 papers, in high quality international peer reviewed journals on polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, and biopolymers, and has edited 10 books. He has received numerous awards and recognitions including prestigious KMUTNB best researcher award 2019, Kerala State Award for the Best Young Scientist 2016 and INSPIRE Faculty Award 2011. Klaus Friedrich Emeritus Professor, Institute for Composite Materials (IVW GmbH), Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. Klaus Friedrich is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute for Composite Materials (IVW GmbH), Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He is an editorial board member of several key journals in the area, including Composites Science and Technology, Tribology International, and J. Material Science. He also contributes to international committees and conferences related to composite materials and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his prolific research career.