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Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications
- 1st Edition - July 25, 2024
- Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Vinod Ayyappan, Gaurav Manik, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 6 2 3 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 6 2 4 - 5
Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications reviews recent advances and technological developments in this important research field. The book provides an up-to-… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSynthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications reviews recent advances and technological developments in this important research field. The book provides an up-to-date record of significant research findings and observations along with an update on current and future potential applications. The book provides vital information on recent advancements, modern processing technologies, manufacturing, and applications and summarizes lifecycle and performance parameters for these types of composites.
This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymer composite materials reinforced with synthetic and mineral fibers for applications in aerospace, medical, defense, automotive and construction sectors.
- Covers both synthetic and mineral fibers, their composites, and applications
- Highlights recent advances in mineral fiber- reinforced polymer composites, modern processing methods, and functionalization
- Provides updates on hybrid (combination of both synthetic and mineral fiber) composite technologies
- Features applications in aerospace, medical, defense and the construction industries
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymer composite materials reinforced with synthetic and mineral fibres for applications in aerospace, medical, defense, automotive and construction sectors, Postgraduate students in above disciplines.
1. Introduction to synthetic and mineral fibers and their composites
2. Manufacturing advancements in synthetic fibers for composite technologies
3. Aramid fiber, its composites, and applications
4. Nylon fiber: composites and applications
5. Polyolefin fiber: composites and applications
6. Polyurethane fibers: composites and applications
7. Polyurethane fibers: energy-efficient solutions for building and textile industries
8. Polyester fiber: composites and applications
9. Polyacrylonitrile fiber: composites and applications
10. Graphite/carbon fiber: composites and applications
11. Mineral wool: composites and applications
12. Basalt fiber: composites and applications
13. Alumina fibers: composites and applications
14. Boron nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites
15. Silicon nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites
16. Metallic fibers: applications and composites
17. Hybrid synthetic fibers: composites and automotive applications
18. Synthetic fibers and their composites for biomedical applications
19. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and automotive applications
20. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and biomedical applications
21. Synthetic and mineral fibers composites for defense application
22. Life cycle assessment of synthetic fibers and their composites
23. Life cycle assessment of mineral fibers and their composites
24. Future scope of synthetic fibers and their composites
25. Industrial properties and advancements of synthetic and mineral fibers
26. Development of nanophased synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites: prospects and challenges
27. Electrospinning process: fiber composition and applications
28. Synergy effect of synthetic-mineral fibers in automobile brake friction composites
29. Life cycle assessment of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites
2. Manufacturing advancements in synthetic fibers for composite technologies
3. Aramid fiber, its composites, and applications
4. Nylon fiber: composites and applications
5. Polyolefin fiber: composites and applications
6. Polyurethane fibers: composites and applications
7. Polyurethane fibers: energy-efficient solutions for building and textile industries
8. Polyester fiber: composites and applications
9. Polyacrylonitrile fiber: composites and applications
10. Graphite/carbon fiber: composites and applications
11. Mineral wool: composites and applications
12. Basalt fiber: composites and applications
13. Alumina fibers: composites and applications
14. Boron nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites
15. Silicon nitride/carbide fibers: applications and composites
16. Metallic fibers: applications and composites
17. Hybrid synthetic fibers: composites and automotive applications
18. Synthetic fibers and their composites for biomedical applications
19. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and automotive applications
20. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers: composites and biomedical applications
21. Synthetic and mineral fibers composites for defense application
22. Life cycle assessment of synthetic fibers and their composites
23. Life cycle assessment of mineral fibers and their composites
24. Future scope of synthetic fibers and their composites
25. Industrial properties and advancements of synthetic and mineral fibers
26. Development of nanophased synthetic fiber-reinforced polymer composites: prospects and challenges
27. Electrospinning process: fiber composition and applications
28. Synergy effect of synthetic-mineral fibers in automobile brake friction composites
29. Life cycle assessment of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- No. of pages: 824
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 25, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443136238
- eBook ISBN: 9780443136245
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Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist, Associate Professor, and Advisor at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and completed postdoctoral research at KMUTNB. An Associate Editor for Heliyon (Elsevier) and Frontier Materials, he has reviewed for 200+ journals and edited 45 books. With 350+ publications and 25,000+ citations, he is among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2019–2022). His research focuses on natural fiber composites and advanced materials. He has received multiple international awards and patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandVA
Vinod Ayyappan
Vinod Ayyappan is a research fellow at Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He has published more than 20 articles in various articles in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals including Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Sage etc. His current research areas include Additive manufacturing, Advanced material technology, Natural Fiber composites, and Polymer Composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Research fellow, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), North Bangkok, ThailandGM
Gaurav Manik
Prof. Gaurav Manik is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department of Polymer and Process Engineering at IIT Roorkee. Prior to joining IITR, he has served extensively in industrial corporates (3M, Indo Gulf Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Classic Stripes Pvt. Ltd.) and academia (BITS Pilani, BIET Jhansi). He has executed several research projects and supervised several research student projects. He has recorded amongst the highest average number of research publications consistently in the last few years. Among several awards received by him to disseminate professional knowledge and research, he has been awarded with the prestigious APAC level Tech-Forum Contribution Award at 3M.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department, Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR), Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur, IndiaSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.
Affiliations and expertise
President, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), ThailandRead Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications on ScienceDirect