Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites
Processing, Characterization and Applications
- 1st Edition - November 27, 2024
- Latest edition
- Editors: Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Mohamad Ridzwan Bin Ishak
- Language: English
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
Description
Description
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.
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.
Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymers, bioplastics, polymer composites and biocomposites, Postgraduate students and industrial manufacturers
Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I: Manufacturing
1. Synthesis of PLA, processing and manufacturing techniques of PLA based composites with various reinforcements
2. Additive manufacturing and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Bio-composites
3. Electrospinning and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites
Part II: Performance Characterization
4. Thermal characterization of natural fibre based PLA composites with TGA, DSC, and DMA
5. Performance of the PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites under dynamic loads
6. Compatibilization effects and influence of natural fibre treatment on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites
7. Influence of various nanofillers on the thermal, physio-chemical, and mechanical properties of the polylactic acid (PLA) based bio-composites
8. Synergestic effects of polymer blends on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of the PLA based biocomposites
9. Biodegradability, soil burial and antimicrobial properties of the PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
10. A comprehensive review on bio fibres reinforced with polylactic acid (PLA) as sustainable socioeconomic composites for futuristic applications
Part III: Applications
11. PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites in biomedical and healthcare applications
12. PLA-based bionanocomposites in the film packaging applications
13. Advanced PLA biocomposites for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications
14. PLA based Green Packaging Materials: The potential of nanocomposite films
15. Exploring Biodegradability, Soil Interactions, and Antimicrobial Activity of the natural fibre reinforced PLA-Based Composites
1. Synthesis of PLA, processing and manufacturing techniques of PLA based composites with various reinforcements
2. Additive manufacturing and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Bio-composites
3. Electrospinning and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites
Part II: Performance Characterization
4. Thermal characterization of natural fibre based PLA composites with TGA, DSC, and DMA
5. Performance of the PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites under dynamic loads
6. Compatibilization effects and influence of natural fibre treatment on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites
7. Influence of various nanofillers on the thermal, physio-chemical, and mechanical properties of the polylactic acid (PLA) based bio-composites
8. Synergestic effects of polymer blends on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of the PLA based biocomposites
9. Biodegradability, soil burial and antimicrobial properties of the PLA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites
10. A comprehensive review on bio fibres reinforced with polylactic acid (PLA) as sustainable socioeconomic composites for futuristic applications
Part III: Applications
11. PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites in biomedical and healthcare applications
12. PLA-based bionanocomposites in the film packaging applications
13. Advanced PLA biocomposites for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications
14. PLA based Green Packaging Materials: The potential of nanocomposite films
15. Exploring Biodegradability, Soil Interactions, and Antimicrobial Activity of the natural fibre reinforced PLA-Based Composites
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 27, 2024
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
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Chandrasekar Muthukumar
Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar is currently working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering at Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, followed by a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Nanyang Technological University–TUM Asia, Singapore. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia, with funding support from a research grant awarded by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia.
His research expertise encompasses Fibre Metal Laminates (FMLs), natural fibres, composites, sandwich structures, non-destructive testing, additive manufacturing and material aging. He has authored and co-authored more than 150 publications covering research articles in SCI-indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceeding articles. He has been actively involved in publishing edited books focused on the theme of composite materials.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, 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). His research expertise encompasses natural fibres, composites, sandwich structures, additive manufacturing and material aging. He has authored and co-authored in SCI-indexed journals, book chapters, and conference proceeding articles. He has been involved in publishing edited books focused on the theme of composite materials.
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, MalaysiaView book on ScienceDirect
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