Biocomposites for High-Performance Applications: Current Barriers and Future Needs Towards Industrial Development

Biocomposites developed from renewable resources have received significant interest in recent years due to increased awareness of a more environmentally sustainable society. Although biocomposites have emerged as an alternative to glass fibre composites in many applications, they have been mostly perceived as low-performance materials. Significant technological advancements are required in terms of their supply, consistency, and manufacturability to improve their performance and reliability. This book presents a comprehensive review of various aspects of biocomposites from the existing literature and discusses the drawbacks associated with such products. The chapters in this book have described: Different cellulose based reinforcement types: plant derived and man-made; Biomatrices- thermoplastic biopolymers and thermosetting bioresins; their comparison with equivalent synthetic counterparts in regard to their processing and performance; Forensic identification techniques of bast fibres; Fibre matrix interface and environmental degradation behaviour; In-situ compatibilization and reactive extrusion of biocomposites and their rapid manufacturing possibilities; Recent innovations in bincomposites and their possible use in aerospace sector. This book includes contributions from renowned experts in biocomposite field. The novelty of this book lies in the fact that it has focussed on identifying the current barriers associated with such materials and discussed the future direction. This book is a technical guide for students, engineers, and scientists in industries and academia, who will find interesting ideas for future research to develop next generation of biocomposite materials and processes for high performance applications. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0081007930
• ISBN13: 9780081007938
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"