Green composites : polymer composites and the environment / edited by Caroline Baillie.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Baillie, Caroline.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymeric composites--Environmental aspects.

Polymeric composites.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (320 p.)

Place of Publication:

Abington : Woodhead Pub. ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There is an increasing movement of scientists and engineers dedicated to minimising the environmental impact of polymer composite production. Life-cycle assessment is of paramount importance at every stage of a product's life, from initial synthesis through to final disposal and a sustainable society needs environmentally safe materials and processing methods. With an internationally recognised team of authors, Green composites examines polymer composite production and explains how environmental footprints can be diminished at every stage of the life-cycle. This book is an essential guide for

Contents:

Contents; Why green composites?; Designing for composites: traditional and future views; Life cycle assessment; Natural fibre sources; Alternative fibre sources: paper and wood fibres as reinforcement; Alternative solutions: recyclable synthetic fibre-thermoplastic composites; Natural polymer sources; Optimising the properties of green composites; Green fibre thermoplastic composites; Clean production; Applications; Re-use, recycling and degradation of composites; Reprocessing; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-36161-1

9786610361618

1-60119-724-1

1-84569-039-7

OCLC:

475996708