Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites
Processing, Characterization and Applications
- 1st Edition - November 27, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- 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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Request a sales quoteAmongst 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.
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.
- Covers all aspects of polylactide biocomposites, and discusses their properties and characterization
- Discusses compostability, the influence of water uptake, and other aging conditions
- Covers Lifecycle assessment, end of life options and recycling of bio-based products from PLA
- Discusses Socioeconomic aspects, sustainability, and future-prospects
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymers, bioplastics, polymer composites and biocomposites, Postgraduate students and industrial manufacturers
- Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Front Matter
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Part I: Manufacturing
- Chapter 1 Synthesis of PLA, processing, and manufacturing techniques of PLA-based composites with various reinforcements
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Overview of PLA
- 1.3 PLA-based biocomposites
- 1.4 Processing of PLA composites
- 1.5 PLA-based composites
- 1.5.1 Leaf fiber reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.2 Bast fiber reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.3 Seed/fruit fiber reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.4 Grass fiber reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.5 Straw-based fiber-reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.6 Wood fiber reinforced PLA composites
- 1.5.7 Mineral fiber-reinforced PLA composites
- 1.6 Applications
- 1.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2 Additive manufacturing and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA-based biocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.1.1 Additive manufacturing
- 2.2 Biodegradable polymers
- 2.2.1 Polylactic acid
- 2.2.2 PLA and its composites
- 2.3 Fused deposition modeling
- 2.3.1 Influencing factors of printing parameters in FDM process
- 2.4 Factors influencing the performance of PLA-based biocomposites
- 2.4.1 Mechanical properties
- 2.4.2 Thermal analysis of PLA materials and its composite
- 2.4.3 Rheological and electrical behavior of PLA
- 2.4.4 Anisotropic properties of PLA
- 2.4.5 Electrochemical and electro discharge treatment on PLA
- 2.4.6 Biodegradable and biomedical AM of PLA
- 2.4.7 Electrically conductive hybrid composite with PLA
- 2.4.8 Optimization of poly(lactic acid) biocomposites
- 2.4.9 Heat treatment on additives of PLA and PLA-CF
- 2.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 3 Electrospinning and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 PLA in biocomposites in bionanocomposites
- 3.3 PLA bionanocomposites
- 3.3.1 PLA/carbon nanotubes (CNT) bionanocomposites
- 3.4 Influence of electrospin parameters in polymeric nanocomposites fibers
- 3.4.1 Polymer concentration and solution viscosity
- 3.4.2 Temperature
- 3.4.3 Tip-to-collector distance (TCD) and flow rate
- 3.5 PLA Nanofibers in biomedical applications
- 3.6 Future challenges and conclusion
- References
- Part II: Performance characterization
- Chapter 4 Performance of the PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites under dynamic loads
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Overview of biocomposites
- 4.2.1 Cellulosic plant fibers and their composites
- 4.2.2 Insight into polymer matrices
- 4.2.3 Polylactic acid
- 4.2.4 Interface bonding of plant fiber-reinforced composites
- 4.3 Role of nanofillers on the properties of FRPs
- 4.4 Dynamic properties of biocomposites
- 4.4.1 Fatigue properties of biocomposites
- 4.4.2 Dynamic mechanical properties of biocomposites
- 4.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5 Compatibilization effects and influence of natural fiber treatment on the thermal, physicochemical, and mechanical properties of PLA-based biocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Overview of poly(lactic acid)/natural fiber composites
- 5.2.1 Poly(lactic acid) behavior
- 5.2.2 Natural fiber: The contributing factors
- 5.3 Properties of poly(lactic acid)/natural fiber composites
- 5.3.1 Thermal and physicochemical properties
- 5.3.2 Mechanical properties
- 5.4 Strategy to improve the properties of PLA/natural fiber composites
- 5.5 Future perspective and concluding remarks
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6 Influence of various nanofillers on the thermal, physio-chemical, and mechanical properties of the polylactic acid (PLA) based biocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Overview of nanofillers and their types
- 6.2.1 Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) filler
- 6.2.2 Nanocellulose filler
- 6.2.3 Nanoclays filler
- 6.2.4 Nanosilica filler
- 6.2.5 Graphene filler
- 6.3 Effects of various nanofillers on the thermal and physio-chemical properties of the PLA-based biocomposites
- 6.4 Influence of various nanofillers on the mechanical properties of PLA-based biocomposites
- 6.5 Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 7 Synergistic effects of polymer blends on the thermal, physicochemical, and mechanical properties of the PLA-based biocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Physicochemical and mechanical behavior
- 7.3 Thermal behavior
- 7.4 Key challenges
- 7.5 Future perspectives
- 7.6 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 8 Biodegradability, soil burial, and antimicrobial properties of the PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Biocomposites
- 8.3 Biodegradability
- 8.4 Biopolymers
- 8.5 PLA natural fiber biocomposites
- 8.6 Bionanocomposites
- 8.7 Soil burial properties of PLA-based biocomposites and bio nanocomposites
- 8.8 Antimicrobial properties of PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
- 8.9 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9 A comprehensive review of biofibers reinforced with polylactic acid (PLA) as sustainable socioeconomic composites for futuristic applications
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Plant-derived fibers
- 9.3 Basic structure and components of plant fibers
- 9.4 Various extraction processes adopted in plant-derived fibers
- 9.5 Significance of plant-derived natural fibers as sustainable biocomposite materials in the era of the automobile world
- 9.6 Significance of PLA as socioeconomic, sustainable, and biodegradable matrix material in composites
- 9.7 Conclusion
- References
- Part III: Applications
- Chapter 10 PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites in the biomedical and healthcare applications
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 PLA
- 10.3 PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
- 10.4 Desired properties of PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites for biomedical and healthcare applications
- 10.4.1 Super hydrophobicity
- 10.4.2 Adhesion
- 10.4.3 Self-healing
- 10.5 Biomedical and healthcare applications of PLA, PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
- 10.5.1 Fibers
- 10.5.2 Meshes
- 10.5.3 Bone fixation devices
- 10.5.4 Stress-shielding effect
- 10.5.5 Piezoelectric effect
- 10.5.6 Screws, pins and rods
- 10.5.7 Plates
- 10.5.8 Microspheres, microcapsules and thin coatings
- 10.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 11 PLA-based bionanocomposites in film packaging applications
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Food packaging
- 11.3 Bionanocomposites in food packaging
- 11.4 Advantages and potentiality of PLA bionanocomposites for packaging applications
- 11.5 Economic aspects of PLA production for food packaging
- 11.6 Conclusion and future prospects
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 12 Advanced PLA biocomposites for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Bone tissue engineering applications of PLA biocomposite
- 12.3 Drug delivery applications of PLA biocomposite
- 12.4 PLA biocomposite in other medical applications
- 12.5 Conclusion, challenges, and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 13 PLA-based green packaging materials: The potential of nanocomposite films
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Biodegradable materials for packaging
- 13.3 Manufacturing of composite films
- 13.4 Characterization of composite films
- 13.4.1 Barrier properties
- 13.4.2 Optical properties
- 13.4.3 Thermal properties
- 13.4.4 Mechanical properties
- 13.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 14 Exploring biodegradability, soil interactions, and antimicrobial activity of the natural fiber reinforced PLA-based composites
- Abstract
- Keywords
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 PLA polymer
- 14.3 Biodegradable reinforcements
- 14.4 Manufacturing of PLA-based composites
- 14.4.1 Injection molding
- 14.4.2 Extrusion compression molding
- 14.4.3 Hot pressing
- 14.4.4 Film stacking
- 14.4.5 Pultrusion
- 14.4.6 Additive manufacturing
- 14.5 Characterization of composites
- 14.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 27, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 550
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323952477
- eBook ISBN: 9780323952484
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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
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, 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, IndiaMB
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, MalaysiaRead Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites on ScienceDirect