Natural Fiber Composites
Emerging Trends and Applications
- 1st Edition - September 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: P. Senthamaraikannan, Indran Suyambulingam, Vijay Raghunathan
- Language: English
Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents recent developments in this important field. The book discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers… Read more
Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents recent developments in this important field. The book discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers used as reinforcements in composite materials. Additionally, potential applications of plant fiber-reinforced composites across various industries are discussed in detail, via practical case study examples along with the most recent developments in testing and fabrication. Valuable insights into sophisticated surface modification methods that aim to optimize composite performance by enhancing fiber-matrix adhesion are also discussed in detail. In addition to discussing challenges and optimization strategies, the book will be a valuable reference resource giving the reader (researcher and engineer) the knowledge required to fabricate environmentally sustainable composite materials that exhibit superior performance.
- Provides an in-depth analysis on the chemical, mechanical, thermal, crystalline, and surface morphological properties of sustainable plant fibers and their use as reinforcement in composite materials
- A variety of physical, chemical, and biological surface treatment techniques are discussed in detail
- Investigates the utility of plant-based materials as bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers for composite applications
- Covers Life Cycle Assessment, environmental impact, sustainability and the economic viability of substituting plant fibers for synthetic materials in composite manufacturing
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, manufacturers, polymer chemists, and other professionals working in the development of natural fiber-reinforced composite materials and their related applications
1. Overview of Sustainable Materials and their Importance
2. Classification of Plant Fibers
3. Sourcing, Cultivation and extraction methods of Plant Fibers
4. Characterization of Plant Fibers
5. Surface Modification Approaches for plant fibers to enhance Fiber-Matrix Interaction
6. Reinforcement Types and their Influence on Composite Properties
7. Selecting Matrix Materials for Polymer Composite Fabrication: Criteria and Considerations
8. Fabrication Methods for Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites
9. Hybridization Strategies for Enhanced Performance in Plant Fiber Composites: Techniques and Applications
10. Mechanical Testing of Plant Fiber reinforced composites
11. Exploring Plant Fiber as Reinforcement for Friction Composites: Feasibility and Potential Application
12. Flammability Assessment of Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites: Characteristics and Behavior
13. Plant Fiber Reinforced Geotextiles: Advancements in Eco-Friendly Soil Reinforcement
14. Plant Fiber Composites as Construction and Building Materials: Properties, Performance, and Sustainability
15. Applications of Sustainable Plant Fiber Composites in acoustic materials
16. Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Fabricating Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites
17. Usage of artificial intelligence for composite failure analysis
18. Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of Plant Fiber Composites
19. Recycling and End-of-Life Management of Plant Fiber Composites
20. Economic Feasibility and Market Analysis of Plant Fiber Composites
21. Standards and Regulations for Plant Fiber Composites
22. Health and Safety Considerations in the Use of Plant Fiber Composites
23. Case Studies and Real-world Applications of Plant Fiber Composites
24. Future Trends and Challenges in Plant Fiber Composite Research
2. Classification of Plant Fibers
3. Sourcing, Cultivation and extraction methods of Plant Fibers
4. Characterization of Plant Fibers
5. Surface Modification Approaches for plant fibers to enhance Fiber-Matrix Interaction
6. Reinforcement Types and their Influence on Composite Properties
7. Selecting Matrix Materials for Polymer Composite Fabrication: Criteria and Considerations
8. Fabrication Methods for Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites
9. Hybridization Strategies for Enhanced Performance in Plant Fiber Composites: Techniques and Applications
10. Mechanical Testing of Plant Fiber reinforced composites
11. Exploring Plant Fiber as Reinforcement for Friction Composites: Feasibility and Potential Application
12. Flammability Assessment of Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites: Characteristics and Behavior
13. Plant Fiber Reinforced Geotextiles: Advancements in Eco-Friendly Soil Reinforcement
14. Plant Fiber Composites as Construction and Building Materials: Properties, Performance, and Sustainability
15. Applications of Sustainable Plant Fiber Composites in acoustic materials
16. Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Fabricating Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites
17. Usage of artificial intelligence for composite failure analysis
18. Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of Plant Fiber Composites
19. Recycling and End-of-Life Management of Plant Fiber Composites
20. Economic Feasibility and Market Analysis of Plant Fiber Composites
21. Standards and Regulations for Plant Fiber Composites
22. Health and Safety Considerations in the Use of Plant Fiber Composites
23. Case Studies and Real-world Applications of Plant Fiber Composites
24. Future Trends and Challenges in Plant Fiber Composite Research
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 1, 2026
- Language: English
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P. Senthamaraikannan
Dr. P. Senthamaraikannan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University. He received his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College (2013) and M.E in Engineering Design from PTR College of Engineering and Technology (2015). He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of natural fibers and their composites from Anna University (2023). He has been listed in the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide – Report released by Elsevier PV and Standford University, USA, under single year citations since 2020. His research areas include Natural fiber characterization, Polymer Matrix Composites, and Lean Manufacturing.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering at KSR Institute for Engineering and Technology, Thiruchencode, Tamil Nadu, IndiaIS
Indran Suyambulingam
Dr. Indran Suyambulingam is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University. Previously, he worked as a Research Scientist with the Natural Composites Research Group at King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thailand. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and ranked 20th in Materials category in 2022, Dr. Indran earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (2009), M.E. in Engineering Design (Gold Medal, 2011), and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2015) from Anna University, Chennai, supported by the INSPIRE fellowship from India’s Department of Science and Technology. He is a Life Member of ISTE and a member of IAENG, ISME, and SAE India. Recipient of the Innovative Technological Research & Dedicated Teaching Professional Award (2017), he was also selected as a Young Scientist for a government-sponsored training program. Dr. Indran holds patents in polymer composites and automation. His research focuses on prosthetics, biomaterials, nanocomposites, tribology, agro-waste utilization, and natural fiber composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, ThailandVR
Vijay Raghunathan
Dr. Vijay Raghunathan is from the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. He did his Post Doctorate in the field of natural fiber and its composites from TGGS, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2012 and 2014, respectively, with university rank. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2020. His research focused on developing and characterizing automobile brake friction composites in collaboration with academia and industries across the globe. He was awarded the Budding Researcher Award of the Production Engineering Department in 2020 by National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India. He has published over 75 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. He has published seven book chapters, holds 2 Indian patents, and 5 design registrations. He is editing several books for reputed international publishers
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand