Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Vijay Raghunathan, Vinod Ayyappan, S. Vigneshwaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types… Read more
Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.
- Offers comprehensive information on tribological performance tests performed in dry and wet conditions in a wide range of industrial applications
- Provides valuable perspectives on practical situations, via case studies, specifically focusing on the difficulties encountered in the daily functioning of fiber-based composites in tribology
- Provides practical solutions to issues associated with the interactions between fibers and matrices, helping readers overcome hurdles and enhance the overall success rate of their tribological performance
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites and their practical applications
1. Introduction to tribology of fiber composites
2. Role of plant fibers in the tribological behavior of composites
3. Influence of surface treatment on the friction and wear characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites
4. Animal fibers influence on the tribological behavior of polymeric composites
5. Characterization of mineral fibers-based composites for tribological applications under dry conditions
6. Effect of wet conditions on the tribological behavior of mineral fiber-based composites
7. Influence of solid lubricants on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites
8. Effect of high temperatures on the tribological behavior of natural fiber-based composites
9. Metallic fibers effects on the tribological Behavior of fiber-reinforced composites
10. Tribological performance of metallic fibers at wet and high temperature conditions
11. Synthetic fibers-based composites: Study on tribological behavior at dry conditions
12. Effect of lubrication and high temperature on the tribological performance of Synthetic fiber-based composites
13. Optimization and troubleshooting of tribological performance of fiber reinforced composites
14. Size and shape effect of fibers on the tribological characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites
15. Numerical analyses of tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites
16. Hybrid fibers influence on the tribological performance of fiber- reinforced composites
17. Influence of thermal stability on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites
18. Worn surface characterization and study about wear mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites
19. Tribological performance of synthetic and natural fibers-based friction composites- A Case study
20. Role of metallic and mineral fibers on the fade and recovery characteristics of brake pads for automobiles
21. Influence of fibers on the tribological performance of 3D printed fiber-based composites- A Case study
22. Tribological performance of fiber-based composites for aerospace applications
23. Friction and Wear studies of fiber-based composites for automobiles
24. Influence of friction and wear characteristics of fiber-based composites for marine applications
25. Recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges in tribological behavior of fiber materials and composites
2. Role of plant fibers in the tribological behavior of composites
3. Influence of surface treatment on the friction and wear characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites
4. Animal fibers influence on the tribological behavior of polymeric composites
5. Characterization of mineral fibers-based composites for tribological applications under dry conditions
6. Effect of wet conditions on the tribological behavior of mineral fiber-based composites
7. Influence of solid lubricants on the tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites
8. Effect of high temperatures on the tribological behavior of natural fiber-based composites
9. Metallic fibers effects on the tribological Behavior of fiber-reinforced composites
10. Tribological performance of metallic fibers at wet and high temperature conditions
11. Synthetic fibers-based composites: Study on tribological behavior at dry conditions
12. Effect of lubrication and high temperature on the tribological performance of Synthetic fiber-based composites
13. Optimization and troubleshooting of tribological performance of fiber reinforced composites
14. Size and shape effect of fibers on the tribological characteristics of fiber-reinforced composites
15. Numerical analyses of tribological performance of fiber-reinforced composites
16. Hybrid fibers influence on the tribological performance of fiber- reinforced composites
17. Influence of thermal stability on the tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced composites
18. Worn surface characterization and study about wear mechanisms of fiber-reinforced composites
19. Tribological performance of synthetic and natural fibers-based friction composites- A Case study
20. Role of metallic and mineral fibers on the fade and recovery characteristics of brake pads for automobiles
21. Influence of fibers on the tribological performance of 3D printed fiber-based composites- A Case study
22. Tribological performance of fiber-based composites for aerospace applications
23. Friction and Wear studies of fiber-based composites for automobiles
24. Influence of friction and wear characteristics of fiber-based composites for marine applications
25. Recent advancements, opportunities, and challenges in tribological behavior of fiber materials and composites
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Vijay Raghunathan
Dr. Vijay Raghunathan is from the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. He did his Post Doctorate in the field of natural fiber and its composites from TGGS, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2012 and 2014, respectively, with university rank. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2020. His research focused on developing and characterizing automobile brake friction composites in collaboration with academia and industries across the globe. He was awarded the Budding Researcher Award of the Production Engineering Department in 2020 by National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India. He has published over 75 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. He has published seven book chapters, holds 2 Indian patents, and 5 design registrations. He is editing several books for reputed international publishers
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Fellow, Natural Composites Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), 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, ThailandSV
S. Vigneshwaran
Dr. S. Vigneshwaran is associated with SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree from National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India in 2019. He received a master’s degree in engineering with a specialization in Manufacturing Engineering from Anna University Chennai, India, in 2013. He received Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University Chennai, India in 2010. He has five years of experience in teaching learning and one year of experience as a production engineer. He has published research articles in refereed journals and presented papers in various international conferences. Moreover, he holds patents for two inventions. Besides, he has authored two book chapters and organized an international conference as a secretary. His primary area of research is plastic deformation. He also works on welding and fabricating metal matrix composites through solid-state methods.
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Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist and Associate Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, ThailandSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
President and Professor, Natural Composite Research Group Lab, Department of Materials and Production Engineering, The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Wongsawang, Bangkok, Thailand