Woodhead Publishing Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications (The Textile Institute Book Series)

Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications provides a systematic and comprehensive account of recent research into plant fibers, including the synthesis of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites, characterization techniques, and a broad spectrum of applications. Plant fibers have generated great interest among material scientists due to their characteristics, which include availability, low cost, biodegradability, easy processability, excellent thermo-mechanical properties, low acoustic properties. They have been proven to be excellent replacements for synthetic fibers and have found applications in advanced polymer composites. Coverage includes every stage of working with plant fibers, including synthesis, processing, characterization, applications, recycling, and life cycle assessment of plant fibers and their composites. Drawing on work from leading researchers in industry, academia, government and private research institutions across the globe, this is a definitive one-stop reference for anyone working with plant fibers. Addresses emerging applications of plant fiber reinforced polymer composites in automotive, aerospace and construction and building applications Provides detailed coverage of the modern processing technologies and synthesis for plant fibers and their composites Includes valuable technical information relating to a range of new and nonconventional plant fibers