Biocomposites for Industrial Applications
Construction, Biomedical, Transportation and Food Packaging
- 1st Edition - September 18, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 8 6 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 4 5 6 - 7
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Request a sales quoteBiocomposites 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.
- Covers recent applications in construction, transportation, food packaging and biomedical sectors
- Focuses on materials requirements, factors governing the properties of these materials and durability
- Discusses factors effecting processing conditions and recent advancements in design and fabrication
- Provides a detailed outline of experimental research in each chapter
Industrial and academic researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in chemistry, environmental science, materials research and development in polymers, composites and textiles science, postgraduate students
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Part I: Construction and building
- 1: Crushing and flexural properties of natural fiber-reinforced concrete
- Abstract
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Concrete
- 1.3: Improvement of the crushing properties of NF reinforced concrete composites
- 1.4: Flexural properties of NF reinforced concrete
- 1.5: Potential application of natural fiber-reinforced concrete
- 1.6: Challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives
- 1.7: Conclusions
- References
- 2: Recent studies on modeling of the hygrothermal aging of the natural fiber-reinforced composite
- Abstract
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Hygrothermal aging
- 2.3: Modeling of hygrothermal aging
- 2.4: Future prospects
- 2.5: Conclusion
- References
- 3: Aging effects on the physicochemical properties of the wood polymer-based composites
- Abstract
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Susceptibility nature of wood polymer-based composites to degradation, and the aging effects on their physicochemical properties
- 3.3: Physical and chemical degradation mechanisms of polymeric composites
- 3.4: Conclusion
- References
- 4: Flammability of fiber-based composites
- Abstract
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Composites
- 4.3: Utility of nanocomposites
- 4.4: Flame retardant fillers of biopolymers
- 4.5: Flame retardancy due to nanocomposite formation
- 4.6: Uses of green flame retardants
- 4.7: Concluding remarks and future direction
- References
- 5: Sodium alginate derived biocomposite for wastewater treatment
- Abstract
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Sodium alginate adsorption properties
- 5.3: Alginate-based nanocomposites
- 5.4: Adsorption of pollutants by the SA nanocomposites
- 5.5: Gel formation and factors influencing adsorption
- 5.6: Adsorbent material selection
- 5.7: Conclusion
- References
- Part II: Biomedical applications
- 6: Physicochemical and biological properties of the biocomposite in the dental applications
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Dental resin composites for dental restorative applications
- 6.3: Other applications of biocomposites in dentistry
- 6.4: Conclusion
- References
- 7: Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of the bionanocomposites in the orthopedic implants and wound dressing applications
- Abstract
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Chitosan-based composites
- 7.3: Alginate-based composites
- 7.4: Cellulose-based composites
- 7.5: Collagen-based composites
- 7.6: Conclusion
- References
- Part III: Transportation: Automotive, marine, and aerospace
- 8: Wear performance of the biocomposites in automotive applications
- Abstract
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Tribological properties
- 8.3: Evaluation of tribological properties
- 8.4: Analysis of tribological performance
- 8.5: Biocomposites for automotive applications
- 8.6: Conclusion
- References
- 9: Crashworthiness of biocomposites in automotive applications
- Abstract
- 9.1: Introduction
- 9.2: Vehicular crash tests and their parameters
- 9.3: Crashworthiness assessments for materials
- 9.4: Crashworthiness assessment of biocomposites
- 9.5: Concluding remarks and future prospects
- References
- 10: Seawater aging and its degradation effects on the mechanical properties of biocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1: Introduction
- 10.2: Natural fibers used in composites in the marine sector
- 10.3: The problem of seawater aging in polymer composites
- 10.4: Methods for testing seawater resistance in composites
- 10.5: Results
- 10.6: Conclusions
- References
- Further reading
- 11: Fatigue properties of the biocomposites for the aircraft structures
- Abstract
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Insight on the natural fibers
- 11.3: Bio-based polymer matrix
- 11.4: Fatigue properties of biocomposites
- 11.5: Conclusion
- References
- 12: Impact performance of biocomposites for use in aircraft structures
- Abstract
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Bast-based natural fibers/polymeric composites
- 12.3: Leaf-based natural fibers/polymeric composites
- 12.4: Cane-, grass-, and reed-based natural fibers/polymeric composites
- 12.5: Future perspective
- 12.6: Conclusion
- References
- 13: Flame retardant properties of biocomposites for aircraft applications
- Abstract
- 13.1: Introduction to biocomposites for aircraft applications
- 13.2: Aspects of flame retardant performance for aircraft applications
- 13.3: Flame retardant properties of synthetic fiber/natural biodegradable polymer composites
- 13.4: Flame retardant properties of natural fiber/polymer composites
- 13.5: Flame retardant properties of natural fiber/natural biodegradable polymer composites
- 13.6: Flame retardant properties of hybrid fiber-reinforced biocomposites
- 13.7: Trends on flame-retardant biocomposites for aircraft applications
- 13.8: Conclusions
- References
- 14: Finite element modeling studies on the static properties of the biocomposites: A review
- Abstract
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Finite element modeling
- 14.3: Application of FEM methods to determine the properties of biocomposites
- 14.4: FEM for different applications
- 14.5: Future prospects
- 14.6: Conclusions
- References
- Part IV: Food packaging
- 15: Preparation of the nanocomposite films for the food packaging applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 15.1: Introduction
- 15.2: Nanocomposites in food packaging
- 15.3: Biopolymers and biodegradable polymers
- 15.4: Techniques for producing bionanocomposite films
- 15.5: Challenges
- 15.6: Conclusions
- References
- 16: Characterization of nanocomposite films for food packaging applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 16.1: Introduction
- 16.2: Characterization of nanocomposite films
- 16.3: Future perspective and conclusion remarks
- References
- 17: Nanocomposite films: Features and suitability for food packaging
- Abstract
- 17.1: Introduction
- 17.2: Characterization of nanocomposite films
- 17.3: Application of nanocellulose for food packaging
- 17.4: Conclusions
- References
- 18: Thermal and barrier properties of nanocomposite films for food packaging applications
- Abstract
- 18.1: Introduction
- 18.2: Plastic packaging to nanocomposite films
- 18.3: Barrier properties
- 18.4: Thermal properties
- 18.5: Challenges of nanocomposite film as food packaging alternatives
- 18.6: Future perspectives of nanocomposites in food packaging applications
- 18.7: Conclusion
- References
- 19: Mechanical and morphological properties of nanocomposite films for food packaging applications
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- 19.1: Introduction
- 19.2: Effect of metal nanoparticles on the morphological and mechanical properties of nanocomposites
- 19.3: Conclusions
- References
- 20: Antimicrobial properties of nanocomposite films for food packaging applications
- Abstract
- 20.1: Introduction
- 20.2: Spoilage of food products
- 20.3: Antimicrobial packaging
- 20.4: Packaging applications of biopolymer nanocomposites
- 20.5: Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 18, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 750
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323918664
- eBook ISBN: 9780323914567
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Chandrasekar Muthukumar
Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar is presently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai, India. He graduated with 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 PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia. His PhD was funded through the research grant from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia. During his association with the UPM, he has obtained internal research fund from the University worth 16,000 MYR and 20,000 MYR respectively. He has 5 years of teaching and academic research experience. His field of expertise includes Fibre Metal Laminate (FML), natural fibres, bio-composites, aging and their characterization. His publications are based on the fabrication and characterization techniques of Biocomposites, Aging studies in Biocomposites and Creep analysis of Biocomposites. He has authored and co-authored more than 60 research articles in SCI Journals, 40 book chapters and 5 articles in the conference proceedings. He has edited 10 books in the theme of biocomposites and is currently co-editing 3 books which are to be published by reputed publishing houses. He is a peer reviewer for several international journals and to name a few are Journal of Composite Materials, Polymer Composites, Materials Research Express and Journal of Natural fibres etc.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Padur, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSK
Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani
Dr. Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Tamil Nadu, India. He graduated from Anna University, Chennai with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and he obtained his Master’s in Automotive Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (specialized in Biocomposites) from KARE. He has also completed his Postdoctoral Research from the Materials and Production Engineering Department at The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), KMUTNB, Thailand. He has over 14 years of teaching and research experience. He is a member of International Association of Advanced Materials. His research interests include biodegradable polymer composites and characterization. He has authored more than 120 research articles published in reputed SCI indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings. He has also edited 13 books in the theme of biocomposites and currently editing 3 books
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSK
Senthilkumar Krishnasamy
Dr. Senthilkumar Krishnasamy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research. He was a Research Scientist at the Centre of Innovation in Design and Engineering for Manufacturing (CoI-DEM), King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He graduated with Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2005. He then chose to continue his master’s studies and was graduated with a Master’s degree in CAD/CAM from Anna University, Tirunelveli, in 2009. He has obtained his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering- Kalasalingam University (2016). He had been working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), India, from 2010 (January) to 2018 (October).
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJP
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, IndiaSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.
Affiliations and expertise
President, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), ThailandRead Biocomposites for Industrial Applications on ScienceDirect