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
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Lightweight 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.

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

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa

Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, is currently working as a Senior Research Scientist/Associate Professor and Advisor within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International Goals at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his B.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) in 2010, MTech (Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences) in 2013, Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2018 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. He is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of Institute of Engineers (India).

Affiliations and expertise

Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

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.

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, India

Suchart Siengchin

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok. He has received his Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Giessen/Friedberg, Hessen, Germany in 1999, M.Sc. in Polymer Technology from University of Applied Sciences Aalen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany in 2002, M.Sc. in Material Science at the Erlangen-Nürnberg University, Bayern, Germany in 2004, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in 2008 and Postdoctoral Research from Kaiserslautern University and School of Materials Engineering, Purdue University, USA. In 2016 he received the habilitation at the Chemnitz University in Sachen, Germany. 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.

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

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