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Biocomposites -- bio-based fibers and polymers from renewable resources : processing, performance, durability and applications /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Ramnath, R. Arun
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, MA : Elsevier, 2024.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in composites science and engineering
Subjects:
Composite materials.
Composites.
composite material.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Biocomposites-Bio-Based Fibers and Polymers From Renewable Resources: Processing, Performance, Durability, and Applications
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Acknowledgment
  • Chapter 1: Recent studies on biocomposites and its impact toward enabling technology
  • 1.1. Introduction
  • 1.2. Applications of biocomposites in enabling technology
  • 1.2.1. Biocomposites in automotive industries
  • 1.2.2. Biomedical technology-based applications
  • 1.2.3. Sensing-based applications
  • 1.2.4. Enzyme-based applications
  • 1.2.5. Storage technology with electronics applications
  • 1.3. Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Biocomposites derived from plant fiber resources
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Plant fibers (lignocellulosic fibers) for biocomposites
  • 2.2.1. Cellulose
  • 2.2.2. Hemicellulose
  • 2.2.3. Lignin
  • 2.3. Grass
  • 2.3.1. Bagasse
  • 2.3.2. Bamboo
  • 2.3.3. Corn
  • 2.4. Wood
  • 2.4.1. Hard wood
  • 2.4.2. Soft wood
  • 2.5. Fruit
  • 2.5.1. Coir
  • 2.5.2. Kapok
  • 2.5.3. Oil palm
  • 2.6. Bast (stem)
  • 2.6.1. Jute
  • 2.6.2. Flax
  • 2.6.3. Hemp
  • 2.6.4. Kenaf
  • 2.6.5. Kudzu
  • 2.6.6. Nettle
  • 2.6.7. Ramie
  • 2.6.8. Roselle
  • 2.7. Leaf
  • 2.7.1. Abaca
  • 2.7.2. Banana
  • 2.7.3. Henequen
  • 2.7.4. Pineapple
  • 2.7.5. Sisal
  • 2.8. Seed
  • 2.8.1. Cotton
  • 2.8.2. Kapok
  • 2.9. Plant fibers renewable resource
  • 2.10. Plant fiber extraction
  • 2.11. Plant fiber classification
  • 2.11.1. Fibers made of bast and stem
  • 2.11.2. Fibers from the leaf
  • 2.11.3. Fiber from fruits and seeds
  • 2.11.4. Fibers from stalk
  • 2.11.5. Fiber from reed or grass
  • 2.11.6. Fibers from wood
  • 2.12. Techniques for processing plant fiber-based bio-composites
  • 2.13. Plant fiber-reinforced bio-composites mechanical properties
  • 2.14. Factors affecting the mechanical properties of biocomposites
  • 2.15. Applications of biocomposites using various plant fibers resources
  • 2.16. Future developments
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Biocomposites derived from animal fibers and other minerals
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Biocomposites
  • 3.3. Biopolymers
  • 3.4. Animal fiber biocomposites
  • 3.5. Mineral fiber biocomposites
  • 3.6. Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Modification of biofiber surfaces: Greener and biological techniques
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Biofibers
  • 4.3. Modification of bio-fibers
  • 4.4. Greener physical modification methods
  • 4.4.1. Plasma treatment (PT)
  • 4.4.2. Corona treatment
  • 4.5. Dielectric barrier discharge treatment
  • 4.6. Atmospheric pressure plasma JET
  • 4.7. Greener chemical modification methods
  • 4.7.1. Sodium bicarbonate (SBC) treatment
  • 4.7.2. Sodium acetate (SA) treatment
  • 4.7.3. Sodium citrate treatment
  • 4.8. Biological methods
  • 4.8.1. Enzymes
  • 4.9. Conclusion and future perspectives
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Manufacturing biocomposites: Compression molding and thermoforming techniques
  • 5.1. Introduction