Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites

Processing, Characterization and Applications

1st Edition - November 1, 2024
Editors: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Mohamad Ridzwan Bin Ishak
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 4 7 - 7
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 2 4 8 - 4

Amongst thermoplastic biodegradable polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in many different applications but it still has limited use in various industrial sectors… Read more

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Amongst thermoplastic biodegradable polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in many different applications but it still has limited use in various industrial sectors such as medical, packaging, textile, water, and wastewater treatment.

To increase the use of these materials more information is needed on their properties, characterization, processing, safety, and sustainability.

Natural Fibre-Reinforced PLA Composites: Processing, Characterization and Applications reviews the thermal, physico-chemical, fire retardant, mechanical, tribological, biodegradable and anti-microbial properties of these materials. Fabrication of PLA biocomposites using advanced fabrication techniques like additive manufacturing and electrospinning are also discussed in detail.
The book will be a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymers, bioplastics, polymer composites and biocomposites as well as industrial manufacturers.

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

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

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

Mohamad Ridzwan Bin Ishak

Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Bin Ishak is affiliated with the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in his capacity as an Associate Professor. He has authored and co-authored several national and international publications. He is a peer reviewer for high-reputed journals publishing research in the field of biocomposites. Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak has received several awards and international recognitions for his contributions to the scientific community. He has published 2 edited books to date. His research interest includes biocomposite materials and their manufacturing process.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia