Natural Fibre Composites: Materials, Processes and Properties

The use of natural fibres as reinforcements in composites has grown in importance in recent years. Natural Fibre Composites summarises the wealth of significant recent research in this area. Chapters in part one introduce and explore the structure, properties, processing, and applications of natural fibre reinforcements, including those made from wood and cellulosic fibres. Part two describes and illustrates the processing of natural fibre composites. Chapters discuss ethical practices in the processing of green composites, manufacturing methods and compression and injection molding techniques for natural fibre composites, and thermoset matrix natural fibre-reinforced composites. Part three highlights and interprets the testing and properties of natural fibre composites including, non-destructive and high strain rate testing. The performance of natural fibre composites is examined under dynamic loading, the response of natural fibre composites to impact damage is appraised, and the response of natural fibre composites in a marine environment is assessed. Natural Fibre Composites is a technical guide for professionals requiring an understanding of natural fibre composite materials. It offers reviews, applications and evaluations of the subject for researchers and engineers. Introduces and explores the structure, properties, processing, and applications of natural fibre reinforcements, including those made from wood and cellulosic fibresHighlights and interprets the testing and properties of natural fibre composites, including non-destructive and high strain rate testingExamines performance of natural fibre composites under dynamic loading, the response of natural fibre composites to impact damage, and the response of natural fibre composites in a marine environment INDICE: Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and EngineeringPart I: Natural fibre reinforcements Chapter 1: Wood fibres as reinforcements in natural fibre composites: structure, properties, processing and applications Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Wood fibres: nature and behaviour1.3 Modification of wood fibres for composites1.4 Matrices (binders) of wood fibre composites1.5 Process techniques of wood fibre composites1.6 Properties of wood fibre composites1.7 Applications of wood fibre composites1.8 Future trends Chapter 2: Chemistry and structure of cellulosic fibres as reinforcements in natural fibre composites Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Glucose monomer2.3 Glucose biopolymerization2.4 Cellulose structure2.5 Chemical and solubility properties of cellulose2.6 Sources of cellulose2.7 Separation of cellulose2.8 Purification of cellulose2.9 Cellulose polymorphism2.10 Chemical modification of cellulose2.11 Preparation of nano-cellulose2.12 Processing of cellulose2.13 Applications of cellulose fibres2.14 Conclusions2.16 Appendix: abbreviations Chapter 3: Creating hierarchical structures in cellulosic fibre reinforced polymer composites for advanced performance Abstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Creating hierarchical structures in (ligno)cellulosic fibre reinforced composite materials3.3 Surface microfibrillation of (ligno)cellulosic fibres3.4 Creating hierarchical structures in renewable composites by incorporating microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) into the matrix3.5 Coating of (ligno)cellulosic fibres with bacterial cellulose3.6 Conclusions and future trends3.7 Acknowledgements Chapter 4: Recycled polymers in natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Fibre reinforcements in recycled composites4.3 Processes for adding natural fibre reinforcements to composites4.4 Improving the mechanical properties of recycled composites using natural fibre reinforcements4.5 Applications of recycled polymer composites with natural fibre reinforcements4.6 Conclusions and future trends4.8 Appendix: abbreviations Chapter 5: Electrospun cellulosic fibre-reinforced composite materials Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Electrospinning of non-derivatised and derivatised cellulosic fibres5.3 Electrospun cellulosic fibres via polymer blends5.4 Electrospun nanocomposite fibres5.5 Mechanical properties of electrospun fibres and mats5.6 Cellulose nanofibre-reinforced polymer composites5.7 Future trends Part II: Processing of natural fibre composites Chapter 6: Ethical practices in the processing of green composites Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Social impact and ethical practice6.3 Case study: Waste for Life waste management model6.4 Conclusions Chapter 7: Manufacturing methods for natural fibre composites Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Fibre reinforcements7.3 Reinforcement forms7.4 Bio-based polymer matrices7.5 Composites manufacturing processes7.6 Key parameters for successful processing of natural fibre composites7.7 Manufacturing techniques for natural fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites7.8 Case studies: automotive, building and construction, and marine applications7.9 Conclusions Chapter 8: Compression and injection molding techniques for natural fiber composites Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Emerging compression and injection molding technologies in the production of natural fiber composites8.3 Processing natural fiber composites at high temperatures8.4 Conclusions Chapter 9: Thermoset matrix natural fibre-reinforced composites Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Natural fibres used in thermoset matrix composites9.3 Thermoset matrix types9.4 Fabrication of thermoset matrix composites9.5 Mechanical properties of synthetic resin composites9.6 Bioderived resin composites9.7 Applications of thermoset matrix natural fibre composites9.8 Future trends Part III: Testing and properties Chapter 10: Non-destructive testing (NDT) of natural fibre composites: acoustic emission technique Abstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Using the acoustic emission (AE) technique in practice10.3 Assessing results10.4 Applications of AE10.5 Future trends10.6 Conclusions10.7 Sources of further information and advice Chapter 11: High strain rate testing of natural fiber composites Abstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Materials11.3 Test methods11.4 Results and discussion11.5 Applications and future trends11.6 Acknowledgments Chapter 12: Performance of natural fiber composites under dynamic loading Abstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Natural fibers and natural fiber composites12.3 Dynamic properties of natural fiber composites12.4 Dynamic mechanical testing of natural fiber composites12.5 Testing in practice: the example of pultruded natural fiber reinforced composites12.6 Dynamic testing of composites12.7 Performance of natural fiber reinforced composites under dynamic loading12.8 Future trends12.9 Acknowledgments Chapter 13: The response of natural fibre composites to impact damage: a case study Abstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Mechanical characterization13.3 Specimen preparation13.4 Charpy impact test13.5 Experimental results13.6 Conclusion Chapter 14: Natural fibre composites in a marine environment Abstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 Properties and environmental impact of natural versus synthetic fibres14.3 Natural fibre composites (NFCs) and moisture uptake14.4 Geometrical considerations for plant fibres in NFCs14.5 Marine applications of plant fibre composites14.6 Conclusions and future trends14.7 Sources of further information and advice Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101358-8
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés