Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications

Description Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent research into plant fibers, including the synthesis of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites, characterization techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications. Plant fibers have generated great interest among material scientists due to their characteristics, which include availability, low cost, biodegradability, easy processability, excellent thermo-mechanical properties, low acoustic properties. They have been proven to be excellent replacements for synthetic fibers and have found applications in advanced polymer composites. Coverage includes every stage of working with plant fibers, including synthesis, processing, characterization, applications, recycling, and life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites. Drawing on work from leading researchers in industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe, this is a definitive one-stop reference for anyone working with plant fibers. Key Features Addresses emerging applications of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites in automotive, aerospace and construction and building applications Provides detailed coverage of the modern processing technologies and synthesis for plant fibers and their composites Includes valuable technical information relating to a range of new and nonconventional plant fibers Readership Students, engineers, and researchers with an interest in sustainable textiles, or natural fibres Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to plant fibers and their composites 1.1 Overview of plant fibers and its composites Conclusion References Chapter 2 Extraction and modification of natural plant fibers—A comprehensive review 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Fiber extraction methods/techniques 2.3 Extraction procedures for various plant fibers 2.4 Influence of extraction methods on fiber properties 2.5 Raw fiber characterization and their drawbacks 2.6 Modification of natural fibers 2.7 Effects of fiber modification on various fibers Conclusion References Chapter 3 Alfa fibers, their composites and applications 3.1 Introduction and background 3.2 Alfa fibers and its derivatives 3.3 Alfa fibers based polymer composites 3.4 Application of alfa fibers composites Conclusions and future trends References Chapter 4 Areca sheath fibers, their composites and applications 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Materials and methods 4.3 Results and discussions 4.4 Potential applications of areca fiber composites Conclusions Acknowledgments Funding information References Chapter 5 Bagasse fibers, their composites and applications 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Surface treatment of Bagasse fiber 5.3 Fabrication techniques for Baggse fiber based composites 5.4 Bagasse fiber based composites 5.5 Applications of bagasse fiber based composites Conclusion References Chapter 6 Bamboo fibers, their composites and applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Types of bamboo 6.3 Extraction, composition, and properties of bamboo fiber 6.4 Fabrication process of bamboo fiber reinforced composites 6.5 Properties of bamboo fiber reinforced thermoset composites 6.6 Properties of bamboo fiber reinforced thermoplastics composites 6.7 Properties of bamboo fiber with biodegradable polymer 6.8 Properties of bamboo nanocomposites 6.9 Applications of bamboo, bamboo fiber, & reinforced composites Conclusions References Chapter 7 Banana fibers, their composites and applications 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Banana fiber 7.3 Banana fiber reinforced composites Conclusion References Chapter 8 Coconut/coir fibers, their composites and applications 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Coconut/coir tree and fruit, fiber extraction and application 8.3 Composites 8.4 Application of coir fiber based composites Conclusion References Chapter 9 Flax fibers, their composites and application 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Flax fibers 9.3 Moisture sensitivity 9.4 Flax fiber reinforced polymer composites 9.5 Applications of flax fiber composites Conclusion References Chapter 10 Hemp fibers, their composites and applications 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Hemp fibers 10.3 Fabrication methods 10.4 Properties Conclusion References Chapter 11 Jute fibers, their composites and applications 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Preparation of jute fiber composites 11.3 Mechanical properties 11.4 Dynamics properties 11.5 Thermal stability 11.6 Water absorption 11.7 Application of jute fiber composites Conclusion References Chapter 12 Kenaf fibers, their composites and applications 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Extraction of fibers 12.3 Properties of fibers 12.4 Surface modification of Kenaf fibers 12.5 Reinforcement in composites 12.6 Hybrid composite 12.7 Manufacturing of composite 12.8 Properties of composite 12.9 Applications of composite Conclusions References Chapter 13 Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite building material based on clay and date palm fibers 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Used basic building materials 13.3 Thermal characterization techniques 13.4 Study of mechanical behavior 13.5 Results and discussion 13.6 Measurement of mechanical properties Conclusion References Chapter 14 Pineapple fibers, their composites and applications 14.1 Introduction: The productive system of pineapple and the role of fibers 14.2 Characteristics of pineapple leaf fibers 14.3 Pineapple fiber (PALF) composites 14.4 Palf composites: production and characterization 14.5 Applications for palf composites Conclusions References Chapter 15 Stalk fibers (rice, wheat, barley, etc.) composites and applications 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Rice stalk fibers 15.3 Wheat stalk fibers 15.4 Corn stalk fibers 15.5 Cotton stalk fiber 15.6 Rapeseed stalk fibers 15.7 Sorghum stalk fibers 15.8 Barley stalk fibers 15.9 Oat stalk fibers Conclusions Acknowledgment Conflicts of interest References Chapter 16 Ramie fibers, their composites and applications 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Nature of ramie fibers 16.3 Categories and processing of ramie fiber composites 16.4 Applications of ramie fiber composites Conclusions and perspectives References Chapter 17 Cotton fibers, their composites and applications 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Chemical composition and structure 17.3 Physical and chemical properties of cotton 17.4 Polyester/cotton fiber 17.5 Cotton PLA composites 17.6 Cotton polyethylene composites 17.7 Cotton PVC composites 17.8 Other cotton composites Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter 18 Wood fibers, their composites and applications 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Natural fibers: Various types and its properties 18.3 Flax fiber: Its origin, structure and composition 18.4 Environmental impacts of flax fibers 18.5 Epoxy polymer 18.6 Manufacturing methods of natural fiber composites 18.7 Mechanical properties of natural fiber composites 18.8 Dynamic mechanical analysis 18.9 Thermal properties 18.10 Water absorption studies 18.11 Matrix and fiber modification methods 18.12 Applications Conclusions References Chapter 19 Novel plant, their composites and applications 19.1 Introduction 19.2 Conventional plant fibers and their uses 19.3 Novel natural plant fibers and their characteristics 19.4 Plant fiber-based composites 19.5 Applications of potential natural fiber composites Conclusion References Chapter 19 Life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites 20.1 Introduction 20.2 Life cycle assessment methodology 20.3 Life cycle assessment of plant fiber composites Conclusions References Inde