Biocomposites for Industrial Applications

Construction, Biomedical, Transportation and Food Packaging

1st Edition - September 1, 2023
Editors: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin
Language: English
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Biocomposites for Industrial Applications: Construction, Biomedical, Transportation and Food Packaging reviews the properties and performance of these materials, with a focus on their intended applications. Sections cover their properties and performance, including processing conditions, structure and property relations. For biomedical applications, researchers need a broad understanding of conceptual design, physico-chemical properties, and cytotoxicity (orthopedic implants). As the usage of biocomposites has increased significantly over recent years, mainly due to the advantages these materials have when compared to synthetic composites, such as (i) renewability (ii) eco-friendly components, (iii) biodegradable aspects, and (iv) non-toxicity, this book provides a great update on the technology.

These advantages will help to attract wider use in more lightweight-based applications such as (i) construction and building (ii) biomedical (iii) transportation (automotive, marine, and aerospace), and (iv) in food packaging.

Chandrasekar Muthukumar

Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar is as an associate professor in the School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India. His master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering was from Nanyang Technological University-TUM ASIA, Singapore. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. His research interests include fibre metal laminates, natural fibres, biocomposites, aging, and their characterization. He has published >20 research articles in peer-reviewed SCI journals, authored and co-authored 6 book chapters, and 9 articles in conference proceedings. He is an active peer reviewer for the Journal of Composite Materials, Polymer Composites, Materials Research Express, and the Journal of Natural fibres.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani

Dr. Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani is an associate professor in the School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Tamil Nadu, India. He received his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu in 2004, then obtained his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University Chennai in 2007 and his Master of Technology in Automotive Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology in 2009. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (Biocomposites) from KARE in 2018. He completed his Postdoctoral Research in the Mechanical and Process Engineering Department at Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB, Thailand. He started his academic career as an assistant professor in mechanical engineering at Kalasalingam University in 2010. His research interests include biodegradable polymer composites and characterization. He has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and is currently editing three books on the theme of biocomposites.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Senthilkumar Krishnasamy

Dr. Senthilkumar Krishnasamy is an Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. He previously worked in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), India, from 2010 to 2018 (October). He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Anna University, Chennai in 2005. He then chose to continue his master's studies and graduated with a master's degree in CAD/CAM from Anna University, Tirunelveli, in 2009. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Kalasalingam University in 2016. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia and King Mongkut's University of Technology (KMUTNB) North Bangkok under the research topics of experimental investigations on mechanical, morphological, thermal and structural properties of kenaf fiber/mat epoxy composites and sisal composites/ and fabrication of eco-friendly hybrid green composites on tribological properties in a medium-scale application, respectively. His areas of research include modification and treatment of natural fibers, nanocomposites, and hybrid reinforced polymer composites.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai

Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, Thailand

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Suchart Siengchin

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Thailand. He received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-Nürnberg University, Bayern, Germany, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. He worked as a Lecturer for Production and Material Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB. He has been full Professor at KMUTNB and became the President of KMUTNB. He won the Outstanding Researcher Award in 2010, 2012 and 2013 at KMUTNB. He is an author of more than 150 peer reviewed journal articles.

Affiliations and expertise

President, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand