Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

List of Contributors

Preface

1. Natural fiber-reinforced polymer-based composites

Abstract

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Silkworm silk fiber

1.3 Chicken feather fiber

1.4 Conclusion

References

2. Particleboards from agricultural lignocellulosics and biodegradable polymers prepared with raw materials from natural resources

Abstract

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Composites: Types, production, and advantages over raw wood

2.3 Biodegradable and Bioresourceable polymeric materials

2.4 Agricultural materials used in composites

2.5 Review of particleboards manufactured with agricultural materials and biodegradeable/bioresourceable polymers in the last decade

2.6 Applications—Market

2.7 Conclusions

References

3. Green composites made from cellulose nanofibers and bio-based epoxy: Processing, performance, and applications

Abstract

3.1 Introduction

3.2 How to prepare the cellulose-based aerogel preform

3.3 Making cellulose nanocomposite

3.4 Mechanical, microstructural, and tribological characterization

3.5 Sample results obtained from mechanical, microstructural, and tribological tests

References

4. Biodegradable fiber-reinforced polymer composites for construction applications

Abstract

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Polymer composites for construction applications

4.3 Polymer stabilized earth blocks

4.4 Analysis of the influence of the fiber type

4.5 Life cycle assessment of polymer composite blocks

4.6 Future trends

Acknowledgments

References

5. Bleached kraft softwood fibers reinforced polylactic acid composites, tensile and flexural strengths

Abstract

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Materials and methods

5.3 Results and discussion

5.4 Conclusions

References

6. Silk for sustainable composites

Abstract

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Silk as a particulate reinforcement in biofoams

6.3 Nonwoven and woven silk laminate composites

6.4 Evaluating the sustainability of silk and it composites

Acknowledgments

References

7. Effects of cellulose nanowhiskers preparation methods on the properties of hybrid montmorillonite/cellulose nanowhiskers reinforced polylactic acid nanocomposites

Abstract

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Materials and methods

7.3 Testing and characterization

7.4 Results and discussion

7.5 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

8. Bio-based resins for fiber-reinforced polymer composites

Abstract

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Biophenolic resins

8.3 Bio-based epoxy resins

8.4 Bio-based polyurethane (BPU)

8.5 Cellulose acetate

8.6 Biopolyesters

8.7 Biopolyolefins

8.8 Summary and future perspectives of bioresins

Acknowledgments

References

9. Processing of lignocellulosic fiber-reinforced biodegradable composites

Abstract

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Challenges in primary processing of LFBC

9.3 Processing of biocomposites

9.4 Conclusions

References

Index

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