Lightweight and Sustainable Composite Materials
Preparation, Properties and Applications
- 1st Edition - July 27, 2023
- Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Sunita M. Doddamani, Mrityunjay Doddamani, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 8 9 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 1 9 0 - 6
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Request a sales quoteLightweight and Sustainable Composites Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications focuses on the synthesis, processing and characterization of these materials, their environmental sustainability features, compatibility with composites and their broad range of commercial and industrial application fields. The combination of being both lightweight and sustainable results in unique properties that make them suitable for a broad range of advanced commercial engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and material scientists and engineers working in the development of lightweight and sustainable composite materials.
As recent studies on these materials reveal that they process excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as well as improving environmental sustainability, this book is a welcomed resource.
- Discusses recycling and lifecycle assessment
- Covers different types of lightweight materials, including polymers, metals and natural fibers
- Covers synthesis and characterization techniques
- Links production, properties and applications with sustainability behavior
- Considers future trends and challenges for lightweight and sustainable composite materials
Academic and industrial researchers, material scientists and engineers working in the development of lightweight and sustainable composite materials, Postgraduate students in materials science and engineering courses, Industrial R&D in related industrial sectors
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Acknowledgments
- 1. Lightweight and sustainable materials—a global scenario
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Lightweight materials: types
- 1.3 Biocomposites as lightweight materials
- 1.4 Foams as lightweight materials
- 1.5 Impact of COVID-19 on lightweight materials
- 1.6 Challenges associated with lightweight materials
- 1.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 2. Lightweight and sustainable self-reinforced composites
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Major features of self-reinforced polymer composites
- 2.3 Polyamide-based self-reinforced composite
- 2.4 Polyester
- 2.5 Polyolefins
- 2.6 Natural polymers
- 2.7 Conclusion and future directions
- References
- 3. Metallic lightweight materials: properties and their applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Origin
- 3.3 Properties of light metals
- 3.4 Applications
- 3.5 Limitations
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Performance and durability of lightweight and sustainable materials
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Materials and methods
- 4.3 Hemp production and fiber extraction
- 4.4 Fabrication of hemp-based composite
- 4.5 Pretreatment (chemical treatment)
- 4.6 Sustainable performance of hemp
- 4.7 Research implications
- 4.8 Conclusions
- References
- 5. Recyclability of lightweight and sustainable materials
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Scenario of design of lightweight composite materials
- 5.3 Significance of natural, recyclable, and sustainable materials
- 5.4 Construction and civil engineering applications
- 5.5 Application in automobile and automotive industries
- 5.6 Waste management
- 5.7 Limitations of recyclability of lightweight sustainable materials
- 5.8 Marine macroalgae–based lightweight recyclable and sustainable materials
- 5.9 Conclusion
- References
- 6. 3D printing of glass microballoon–based syntactic foams
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Fused filament fabrication–based additive manufacturing process
- 6.3 Syntactic foam composites
- 6.4 Need for developing glass microballoon/high-density polyethylene–based syntactic foam composites
- 6.5 Materials, processing, and 3D printing
- 6.6 Glass microballoon/high-density polyethylene blend preparation
- 6.7 Filament extrusion
- 6.8 3D Printing of neat high-density polyethylene and syntactic foams
- 6.9 Flexural testing
- 6.10 Property plot
- 6.11 Conclusions
- 6.12 Future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- 7. Life cycle assessment of lightweight and sustainable materials
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Principles of sustainable building materials and their life cycle assessment
- 7.3 Classification of life cycle assessment–environment sustainability
- 7.4 Life cycle assessment as a tool for assessment of building material in residential buildings
- 7.5 Sustainable construction materials
- 7.6 Case studies
- 7.7 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Lightweight and sustainable materials for automotive applications
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Mechanical properties of biofiber-based polymer composites
- 8.3 Mechanical characteristics of biofiber-based hybrid polymer composites
- 8.4 Automotive application of biofiber-based polymer composites
- 8.5 Conclusions
- References
- 9. Lightweight and sustainable materials for aerospace applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Metal alloys
- 9.3 Composite materials
- 9.4 Polymer aerogels
- 9.5 Carbon nanotube
- 9.6 Potential obstacles and prospects for the future
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Lightweight building materials
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Conventional lightweight materials
- 10.3 Contemporary lightweight materials
- 10.4 Conclusion
- References
- Further reading
- 11. Lightweight and sustainable materials for structural applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Economy aspects and global market
- 11.3 Lightweight alloy materials
- 11.4 Lightweight composites materials
- 11.5 Challenges and future outlook
- 11.6 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Lightweight and sustainable materials for food packaging applications
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Materials for food packaging applications
- 12.3 Characteristics of food packaging materials
- 12.4 Sustainable food packaging materials
- 12.5 New technologies in food packaging
- 12.6 Biopolymer-based lightweight materials for packaging applications
- 12.7 Biobased polymer nanocomposites for food packaging applications
- 12.8 Conclusion
- References
- 13. Lightweight and sustainable materials for coating applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Materials and methods
- 13.3 Results and discussion
- 13.4 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 480
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 27, 2023
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323951890
- eBook ISBN: 9780323951906
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Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist and an Associate Professor at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, Thailand. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandSD
Sunita M. Doddamani
Sunita M Doddamani is Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Planning, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture and Planning, Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.MD
Mrityunjay Doddamani
Mrityunjay Doddamani is an Associate Professor in School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaSS
Suchart Siengchin
Dr. Suchart Siengchin is The President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. His research interests include Natural fiber composites, synthesis and characterization of synthetic and biopolymers and their blends, and polymer composites for engineering applications.
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 Lightweight and Sustainable Composite Materials on ScienceDirect