Publisher Description

Epoxy-Based Biocomposites highlights the influence of fibre type, nanofillers, and ageing conditions on the performance of epoxy-based biocomposites subjected to various loading conditions. This book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers in the field of polymer composites. In addition to investigating the behaviour of hybrid biocomposites and biocomposites reinforced with various nanofillers, this book discusses the response of epoxy-based biocomposites exposed to moisture absorption, accelerated weathering, and hygrothermal ageing. This book also considers the static and dynamic properties, such as creep, fatigue, and free vibration properties.

Table of Contents

Part I: Influence of Reinforcements. 1. Epoxy resin as matrix for polymer composites: Factors influencing the properties of the polymer and their composites. 2. Natural fibre based bio-epoxy composites. 3. Natural fibre/epoxy based hybrid composites. 4. Natural fibre/epoxy based bionanocomposites. 5. Cellulose and its derivatives as reinforcement in epoxy composites. 6. Bast fibre based epoxy composite. 7. Leaf fibre based epoxy composites. 8. Agro waste based epoxy composites. 9. Wood fibre based epoxy composites: mechanical properties, morphology, biodegradability and effect of weathering. 10. Grass fibre based epoxy composites. 11. Palm fibre based epoxy composites. Part II: Aging Effects. 12. Water uptake and their influence on the performance of the natural fibre based epoxy composites. 13. Performance of the natural fibre based epoxy composites under the accelerated weathering. Part III: Dynamic Characterization. 14. Fatigue behavior of the natural fibre based epoxy composites. 15. Free vibration properties of the natural fibre based epoxy composites. 16. Defect detection in natural fibre based epoxy composites using computed tomography method. 17. Suspension Behavior of Cornstalk Fibre/Fibreglass/Epoxy Composites Leaf Spring using Finite Element Analysis. Part IV: Applications. 18. Natural fibre reinforced epoxy composites for the marine applications. 19. Epoxy based nanocomposites for the fire retardant applications. 20. Epoxy based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites for the crashworthiness applications. 21. Self-healing epoxy-based Biocomposites: Prospects, challenges and their applications.

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