Biocomposites - Bio-based Fibers and Polymers from Renewable Resources. Processing, Performance, Durability and Applications. Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering

Table of Contents

1 Recent studies on biocomposites and its impact toward enabling technology
2 Biocomposites derived from plant fiber resources
3 Biocomposites derived from animal fibers and other minerals
4 Modification of biofiber surfaces: Greener and biological techniques
5 Manufacturing biocomposites: Compression molding and thermoforming techniques
6 Tribological characterization and performance of biocomposites
7 Mechanical performance of biofibers and biocomposites
8 Life cycle assessment (LCA) of biocomposites and its impact on environment
9 Durability evaluation of biocomposites by aging: Hydrothermal and environmental factors
10 Fabrication and performance of agricultural waste-based solid biomass green composite material: An experimental analysis
11 Fiber aspect ratio and its effects on mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fiber composites
12 Development of sustainable thermal and sound insulation materials from textile fiber wastes
13 Manufacturing biocomposites: Resin transfer molding and pultrusion methods
14 Fracture toughness and impact response of biofiber-reinforced composites
15 Aerobic treatment processes for resin industry wastewater

Authors

R. Arun Ramnath Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. Prof. R. Arun Ramnath received the B.E. (Mechanical Engineering) from Anna University, Chennai, India in 2010 and M. Tech (Engineering Design) from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India in 2016. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He has published numerous research papers and book chapters in the field of composite materials in peer reviewed international journals. His current research areas include composite materials, natural fibres and machining. Sanjay M. R Senior Research Scientist, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Senior Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand, as well as an 'Adviser within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals.' He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers and a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) (India). In addition, he serves on the editorial boards of several international journals in the fields of materials science and composites. He serves on the review boards of over 100 international journals, as well as book proposals and international conferences. He has also presented research papers at national and international conferences and has written over 160 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals indexed by SCI/Scopus, 6 editorial corners, 60 book chapters, one book, and 22 volumes as an Editor. Furthermore, one Thai patent and two Indian patents have been granted. He has spoken at a number of international conferences and seminars as a keynote speaker and as an invited speaker. Natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology are among his current research interests. Sergey M. Gorbatyuk Professor, Department of Engineering of Technological Equipment in National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia. Sergey Gorbatyuk is professor of metallurgical equipment at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia. He conducts research in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering. He is the author of more than 160 scientific articles, 6 monographs, 19 copyright certificates, 4 patents for inventions, 7 patents for utility models, and 2 certificates of registration for computer programs. He is also a member of the editorial boards and a reviewer of the scientific journals 'Metallurgist' and 'Ferrous Metallurgy'. Steffen Fischer Institute Director at The Institute of Plant and Wood Chemistry, TU Dresden, Germany.. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Steffen Fischer is the Institute Director of the Institute of Plant and Wood Chemistry from the year 2006. Steffen Fischer received his doctorate from TU Dresden, Germany in the year 1992. His research interests are in the field of bio composites and he has been the author of 90 research papers. He has been actively involved in research investigations of special research domains such as plant digestions, cellulose, polysaccharide derivatives Suchart Siengchin President, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai - German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.