Woodhead Publishing Advances in Bio-Based Fiber: Moving Towards a Green Society (The Textile Institute Book Series)

Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites, and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications.  As bio-based fiber polymer composites possess excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, along with highly sustainable properties, they are an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries, including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical and structural engineering. Review Describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, environmental sustainability values, and commercial engineering applications From the Back Cover <p><i>Advances in Bio-Based Fibres: Moving Towards a Green Society</i> describes many novel natural fibers, their specific synthesis and characterization methods, their environmental sustainability values, their compatibility with polymer composites and a wide range of innovative commercial engineering applications. </p> <p>Bio-based fiber polymer composites posses excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as well as being highly sustainable, making them an important technology for manufacturers and materials scientists seeking to improve the sustainability of their industries. The novel combination of bio-based fibers with polymers results in unique properties making it suitable for many advanced commercial and engineering applications. This cutting-edge book draws on the latest industry practice and academic research to provide advice on technologies with applications in industries including packaging, automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and structural engineering.   </p> About the Author Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, is currently working as a Senior Research Scientist and 'Advisor within the office of the President for University Promotion and Development towards International goals' at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his B.E (Mechanical Engineering) in 2010, M.Tech (Computational Analysis in Mechanical Sciences) in 2013, Ph.D (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2018 and Post Doctorate from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, in 2019. He is a life member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an associate member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He has published more than 140 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals, 40 book chapters, one book, and 15 books as an editor. He has also presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites, and Advanced Material Technology. Madhu Puttegowda is a Life Member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers (India). He has published more than 12 articles in international peer reviewed journals, 1 Book Chapter, and also presented research papers at national/international conferences. His current research areas include Natural fiber composites, Polymer Composites and Advanced Material Technology. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is a Research Director, Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla (MACFAST), Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. He has published more than 100 papers in high-quality international peer-reviewed journals on polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends and alloys, and biopolymer, and has edited five books. He received numerous awards and recognitions