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Books in Polymer matrix composites

  • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
    • English
    Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials explores the complex world of composite materials, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of composite materials, including their distinct features and characteristics. It then investigate various production procedures, from traditional to cutting-edge technology, providing insights into the complexities of constructing these robust structures. A significant proportion of the book focuses on machining elements, with detailed descriptions on how to perform it more efficiently.Specific sections explore the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with a goal of improving efficiency while preserving the integrity of composite structures. Readers will learn how to pick the most suitable tools, adjust cutting settings, and optimize process parameters to improve productivity whilst avoiding harm to the delicate composite structure.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

    Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Yasir Beeran Pottathara + 2 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications presents the latest developments in this important technological field. Sections focus specifically on polymer composites used in additive manufacturing, offering a detailed exploration of not just the materials and their properties but also their specialized applications such as electrically conductive, metal-polymer, and shape memory polymer composites. The book also discusses the basic principles of the manufacturing processes, material selection, and structural design. Furthermore, it covers the latest advancements in surface engineering, post-treatment processes, and the use of these materials in various industrial sectors.This will be a valuable reference resource that equips the researcher with key knowledge on the latest research trends, commercialization prospects, and environmental impacts of these additively manufactured materials and their application across various industries.

  • Graphene Quantum Dot-based Polymer Nanocomposites

    Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Srikanta Moharana + 1 more
    • English
    Graphene Quantum Dot-based Polymer Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Functionalization to Applications presents an extensive review of the latest advances in this important research field. The chapters emphasize recent developments in the synthesis, surface modification, characterization, properties, and cutting-edge practical applications of these materials across various scientific and technological fields. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and all those working in the research and development of graphene quantum dots and their polymer nanocomposites for a broad range of different applications.

  • Carbonaceous Polymer Composites

    Fundamentals, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Omar Faruk + 2 more
    • English
    Carbonaceous-based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications covers recycling processes, surface modification, various types of composites with different polymers, their manufacturing processes, properties, and current applications in various industrial sectors. Numerical modeling, future trends, and lifecycle analysis are also discussed in detail. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, chemists, manufacturers, and other professionals working on the development of carbon-based composite materials.

  • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

    Fabrication, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
    • English
    Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications covers both current and emerging research trends in the development of multifunctional CFRTCs, as well as their fabrication, properties, and performance evaluation. The book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to CFRTC manufacturing, including processing parameters, damage mechanisms, machining, recycling, and sustainability. Additionally, it covers molecular modeling, dynamic simulations, and 3D printing. It will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and their related applications.

  • Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa + 3 more
    • English
    Life Cycle Assessment of the Environmental Impact of Natural Materials explores the LCA of natural materials that are currently being utilized in product development. The book covers LCA theories, strategies, and current methodologies and presents the vital role that LCA plays in assessing the environmental impact of natural resources in different industries, including agriculture, mining, bio-based products, and textiles. It demonstrates how LCA can be used to steer the creation of environmentally-frie... products and to advance sustainability within the circular economy. In addition, the book demonstrates ways of incorporating LCA into everyday decision-making processes, with a particular emphasis on diverse industrial sectors.It will be a valuable reference resource for all those who are concerned about the environmental safety and sustainability of natural materials that are used in the development of environmentally- friendly products. It will allow the reader to make well-informed decisions regarding natural resources to actively participate in environmentally-cons... practices.

  • Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites

    Fundamentals, Advanced Studies, and Current Trends
    • 1st Edition
    • Manoj Kumar Singh + 4 more
    • English
    Mechanical Behavior of Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Advanced Studies, and Current Trends offers a thorough exploration of key advancements in the study of fiber-reinforced polymer composites. The book begins by outlining the basic principles that govern the mechanical properties of both polymers and fibers, delving into how their interaction determines composite performance. It provides an extensive overview of essential materials, manufacturing techniques, and various testing methodologies such as tensile, compression, flexural, impact, and fatigue tests. By examining how fiber orientation and production processes influence mechanical outcomes, this reference helps readers understand the factors affecting composite strength and behavior.The text also dedicates significant attention to failure mechanisms like delamination, matrix cracking, and fiber breakage, offering detailed explanations of each. It explores the effects of environmental aging on outdoor applications and integrates contemporary topics including numerical analysis, modeling, and artificial intelligence methods.

  • Piezoelectric Composite Materials

    Theory, Design and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Satyaranjan Bairagi + 2 more
    • English
    Piezoelectric Composite Materials: Theory, Design and Applications provides a detailed overview of the latest advances in this important research field. Comprehensive in its coverage, the book offers a detailed review of the theoretical foundations, practical design considerations, and wide-ranging applications of these materials. This book will be an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, industrial R&D, and other professionals who are working on the development and use of piezoelectric composite materials for a broad range of different applications.

  • Advances in MXene Polymer Composites

    Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Sunaja Devi K. R + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in MXene Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Structural Analysis, and Applications focuses on synthesis methods, characterization techniques, fundamental properties, and cutting-edge applications across various industrial sectors. It addresses the unique properties and performance of these materials, including mechanical strength, electrical conductivity, thermal stability, and surface properties. With practical case studies, the book explores innovative uses of these materials across various research domains, making it a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, as well as manufacturers and other professionals who are working in the development of MXene-based polymer composites for a broad range of industrial applications.

  • Recycled Polymers and their Composites

    Processing, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hind Abdellaoui + 2 more
    • English
    Recycled Polymers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive exploration of the entire lifecycle of these materials that are utilized in a broad range of different applications. Beginning with a brief introduction to fundamental principles, the book then goes on to address both environmental and sustainability aspects. Next, a material design section covers essential aspects such as fiber selection, polymer matrices, and cutting-edge recycling methods. Subsequent chapters cover recycling techniques, physical, chemical and mechanical characterization methods, properties, simulation techniques, practical insights into various applications, and economic, social, regulatory, and environmental aspects.The book’s multidisciplinary and practical approach will equip readers (academic and industrial researcher) with a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities for using these materials in a broad range of applications. It will help researchers make informed decisions that contribute to, and support sustainable engineering practices.