Woodhead Publishing Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications (Woodhead Publishing in Materials)

Polymer-Based Hybrid Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications presents the latest advances in this important field. The book emphasizes the hybridization of reinforcing phases in terms of precisely optimizing the properties of these materials. A wide range of fibers and matrices are discussed, along with key challenges from basic principles to applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of polymer-based hybrid composites for a broad range of different applications. Presents both thermoset and thermoplastic-based hybrid composites Covers a broad range of natural fibers, including bast fibers, leaf fibers, agricultural biomass, and animal fibers Includes various characterization techniques used to determine mechanical, physical, chemical, and thermal properties Explores various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, showcasing practical use Delves into various fabrication aspects, including varying input parameters, stacking sequence, fiber orientation, fiber treatments, and fiber dosage Includes multi-scale aspects and multifunctional characteristics that will lead to further application in additive manufacturing, biomedical, food packing, and tissue engineering fields