Advances in biocomposites and their applications /

Environmentally friendly sustainable biocomposites are obtained by using reinforcing agents, including natural fibers, particulates, nanomaterials, and polymer matrices, where at least one of these components is bio-based. Advances in Biocomposites and their Applications presents a detailed review o...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Karak, Niranjan (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, MA : Woodhead Publishing, 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:

Front Cover
Advances in Biocomposites and Their Applications
Copyright Page
Contents
List of contributors
Preface
1 An overview of biocomposites
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Types of biocomposites
1.3 Materials for biocomposites
1.3.1 Reinforcing agent
1.3.2 Matrix
1.3.3 Treatment of reinforcing agent
1.4 Fabrication of biocomposites
1.5 Factors affecting the performance of biocomposites
1.5.1 Architecture of reinforcing agent
1.5.2 Interfacial interaction
1.5.3 Component
1.6 Properties of biocomposites
1.6.1 Physical properties
1.6.2 Mechanical properties
1.6.3 Thermal properties
1.6.4 Flame retardancy
1.6.5 Anticorrosion behavior
1.6.6 Electrical properties
1.6.7 Biodegradability
1.7 Applications of biocomposites
1.7.1 Automobile, aerospace, and marine applications
1.7.2 Applications in building materials
1.7.3 Biomedical applications
1.7.4 Electrical and electronic applications
1.7.5 Miscellaneous
1.8 Toxicity, safety, and life cycle assessment
1.9 Potential and challenges
1.10 Conclusions and future directions
References
2 Biocomposites with cellulosic fibers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Cellulose-a reinforcing material
2.2.1 Chemistry and structure of cellulose
2.2.2 Types of cellulose
2.2.2.1 Cellulose I
2.2.2.2 Cellulose II
2.2.2.3 Cellulose III
2.2.2.4 Cellulose IV
2.2.3 Sources of cellulose and its extraction
2.2.3.1 Wood
2.2.3.2 Plant
2.2.3.3 Tunicate
2.2.4 Cellulose at nano level
2.2.5 Properties of cellulose
2.3 Biocomposite and its type
2.3.1 Starch-based biocomposite
2.3.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoate-based biocomposites
2.3.3 Polylactic acid-based biocomposites
2.3.4 Soy resin-based biocomposites
2.3.5 Wood-plastic composites
2.4 Development of cellulose-based biocomposites.
2.4.1 Techniques for fabrication of cellulose-fiber-reinforced biocomposites
2.4.1.1 Processing technique
Hand laminating
Resin transfer molding
Compression molding
Injection molding
Pultrusion
2.4.2 Interfacial interactions
2.4.2.1 Physical methods
2.4.2.2 Chemical treatment
2.4.3 Characterization
2.5 Properties of cellulose-fiber-reinforced biocomposites
2.5.1 Stiffness and strength
2.5.2 Impact performance
2.5.3 Fatigue behavior
2.6 Classification of cellulose fibers-based biocomposites
2.6.1 Microfibrillated cellulose-based biocomposites
2.6.2 Microcrystalline cellulose-based biocomposites
2.6.3 Bacterial cellulose-based biocomposites
2.6.4 Nanofibrillated cellulose-based biocomposites
2.7 Applications of cellulose fibers-based biocomposites
2.7.1 Packaging applications
2.7.2 Automotive industry
2.7.3 Structural material
2.7.4 Self-healing materials
2.7.5 Coating applications
2.8 Future aspects of cellulose fibers-based biocomposites
2.9 Conclusion
References
3 Biocomposites with natural fibers
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Concept of natural fiber-reinforced biocomposites
3.3 Natural fibers
3.3.1 Types of natural fibers used in biocomposites
3.3.2 Sources of natural fibers
3.3.2.1 Lignocellulosic natural fibers
3.3.2.2 Cellulose
3.3.2.3 Hemicellulose
3.3.2.4 Lignin
3.3.2.5 Luffa cylindrical
3.3.2.6 Wood fibers
3.3.2.7 Protein fibers
3.3.2.8 Feathers
3.3.2.9 Wool
3.3.2.10 Fibroin
3.4 Extraction and processing techniques of natural fibers
3.4.1 Biological retting
3.4.2 Mechanical or green retting
3.4.3 Physical retting
3.4.4 Chemical and surfactant retting
3.4.5 Protein and enzyme retting
3.5 Modification of natural fibers
3.5.1 Physical method
3.5.1.1 Corona treatment
3.5.1.2 Plasma treatment.
3.5.2 Chemical method
3.5.2.1 Silane treatment
3.5.2.2 Alkaline treatment
3.5.2.3 Acetylation
3.5.2.4 Maleated coupling
3.5.2.5 Enzyme treatment
3.6 Properties of natural fibers
3.7 Natural fibers as reinforcing agents in biocomposites
3.8 Biocomposites with different classes of natural fibers
3.8.1 Biocomposites with flax fiber
3.8.2 Biocomposites with hemp fiber
3.8.3 Biocomposites with jute fiber
3.8.4 Biocomposites with kenaf fiber
3.8.5 Biocomposites with sisal fiber
3.8.6 Biocomposites with banana (abaca) fiber
3.8.7 Biocomposites with pineapple leaf fiber
3.8.8 Biocomposites with ramie fiber
3.8.9 Biocomposites with coir fiber
3.8.10 Biocomposites with bamboo fiber
3.8.11 Biocomposites with rice husk
3.8.12 Biocomposites with oil palm
3.8.13 Biocomposites with bagasse
3.9 Fabrication of natural fiber-reinforced biocomposites
3.10 Physical properties and characterization of natural fiber-based biocomposites
3.11 Strategies for enhancement of performance of biocomposites
3.11.1 Improving fiber/matrix adhesion
3.11.2 Reducing moisture absorption
3.11.3 Improving thermal stability and reducing flammability
3.12 Applications of natural fiber-reinforced biocomposites
3.12.1 Automobile industry
3.12.2 Aircraft industry
3.12.3 Construction industry
3.12.4 Sports industry
3.12.5 Electronics industry
3.12.6 Miscellaneous
3.13 Conclusions and future directions
References
4 Biocomposites with polyamide fibers (nylons and aramids)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Types of biocomposites with nylon and aramid
4.2.1 Nylon/plant-based cellulose fiber composites
4.2.2 Nanoparticle-reinforced biocomposites
4.2.3 Biocomposites of aramid fiber
4.3 Interactions of polyamides in biocomposites
4.4 Preparation methods.
4.4.1 Melt compounding and injection molding
4.4.2 Solvent casting method
4.4.3 Other methods
4.5 Properties of biocomposites with polyamide fibers (nylons and aramids)
4.5.1 Properties of biocomposites with aliphatic polyamide fibers
4.5.2 Properties of biocomposites with aramids
4.6 Applications of biocomposites with polyamide fibers (nylons and aramids)
4.6.1 Polyamide biocomposites for transport industry
4.6.2 Polyamide biocomposites in medical device industry
4.6.3 Polyamide biocomposites in construction industry
4.6.4 Polyamide biocomposites in ballistic applications
4.7 Conclusion and recommendations
References
5 Biocomposites with graphene derivatives
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and methods
5.2.1 Graphene
5.2.2 Graphene derivatives
5.2.2.1 Graphene oxides
5.2.2.2 Graphitic carbon nitrides
5.2.2.3 Reduced graphene oxide
5.2.2.4 Graphitic carbon nanodots
5.3 Uses of graphene and its derivatives
5.3.1 Graphene
5.3.2 Graphene derivatives
5.4 Interfacial interaction in graphene and derivatives
5.5 Surface modifications of graphene biocomposites
5.6 Barrier properties of graphene biocomposites
5.7 Surface hydrophobicity in graphene biocomposites
5.8 Challenges associated with the synthesis of graphene and its composites
5.9 Effect of efficient dispersion on biocomposite preparation
5.10 Present status and applications of biocomposites with graphene derivatives
5.10.1 Medical applications of graphene and its biocomposites
5.10.2 Graphene biocomposites in the construction industry
5.10.3 Graphene biocomposite for catalytic applications
5.10.4 Graphene biocomposite in electronics
5.10.5 Graphene biocomposite in micro-extraction
5.11 Conclusion and recommendations
References.
6 Biocomposites of biopolymers with metals and their derivatives
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Fabrication methods
6.2.1 Metal-based biocomposites
6.2.2 Metal oxide-based biocomposites
6.2.3 Metal-organic frameworks-based biocomposites
6.3 Characterization
6.3.1 Spectroscopic studies
6.3.1.1 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
6.3.1.2 Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-visible)
6.3.1.3 Raman spectroscopy
6.3.1.4 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
6.3.1.5 X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy
6.3.2 Diffraction studies
6.3.2.1 X-ray diffraction
6.3.3 Microscopic studies
6.3.3.1 Scanning electron microscopy
6.3.3.2 Transmission electron microscopy
6.3.3.3 Atomic force microscopy
6.3.4 Analytical studies
6.3.4.1 Circular dichroism spectroscopy
6.3.4.2 Dynamic light scattering
6.4 Properties
6.4.1 Physical properties
6.4.2 Thermal properties
6.4.3 Mechanical properties
6.4.4 Biological properties
6.4.5 Chemical properties
6.5 Applications
6.5.1 Sensor
6.5.2 Catalyst
6.5.3 Material industry
6.5.4 Biomedical
6.5.5 Miscellaneous
6.6 Challenges and future prospects
6.7 Conclusions and recommendations
References
7 Bionanocomposites with hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Basic understanding and significance of food packaging materials
7.3 Bionanocomposites with hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications
7.3.1 Inorganic-inorganic hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications
7.3.2 Organic-organic hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications
7.3.3 Inorganic-organic hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications
7.4 Future trends of bionanocomposites with hybrid nanomaterials on food packaging
7.5 Conclusion and prospects
References
Further reading.