Natural fibre composites : manufacturing, characterization, and testing / by Mohamed Zakriya G., Ramakrishnan G.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zakriya, Mohamed, author.

Ramakrishnan, G., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fibrous composites.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2021.

Biography/History:

G. Ramakrishna is a Professor in Department of Fashion Technology and Coordinator of KCT-TIFAC CORE, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore with total of 33 years of experience that includes industry and academics. He completed his doctoral degree from Anna University, Chennai in 2010. He has published 35 papers in international peer reviewed journals which includes an international monograph TEXTILE PROGRESS published by the TEXTILE INSTITUE, UK and co-authored a book on "CONTROL SYSTEMS IN TEXTILE MACHINES" published by Woodhead Publishing Pvt Ltd, India. He coordinated to set up the prestigious TIFAC CENTER OF RELEVANCE AND EXCELLENCE project in Textile Technology and Machinery, the first of its kind in India, funded by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in KCT campus. G. Mohamed Zakriya, M. Tech., M.B.A., (Ph. D) is an effective academician, trainer and researcher in the field of fashion, technical textiles & industrial management. He has published 8 international peer reviewed journal papers. His area of work is in functional composites. He has conducted much work in composites and everything filed in IPR. Presently he is working at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore in Fashion Technology department as a Junior Research Fellow for the DST SEED project work.

Summary:

This book covers the use of accessible natural fibers towards the requirement and compatibility of industrial sustainability. Using natural characteristics of composites through technology and techniques, the inherent qualities of natural fibers are discussed in relation to the design of experiments. This book also elaborates on the durability of composites subjected to environmental conditions, biodegradability, environmental issues, product life cycle assessment and testing methods. Offers detailed coverage of functional aspects of natural fiber composites along with applications Discusses natural fiber inherent character based composite formation techniques Reviews micro-mechanical and macro-mechanical properties and functional use of natural fiber reinforced composites Content based on functional requirements selection and process consideration Discusses product life cycle assessment and recycling techniques This book is aimed at researchers, students, industrialists, and fabricators of composites.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Table of Contents

Preface

Foreword

About the Authors

1 Kinds of Natural Fibres and Its Special Characteristics

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Classification of Natural Fibres

1.3 Characterization of Fibres

1.3.1 Protein Fibre

1.3.2 Mineral Fibre

1.3.3 Cellulose Fibre

1.4 Performance Criteria of Individual Natural Fibres in Making Composites

1.5 Conclusion

References

2 Interfacial Compatibility

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Blends within Natural Fibres

2.3 Blends with Synthetic Fibres

2.3.1 Interfacial Bonding Mechanism

2.4 Characterization of Natural Fibre Blends

2.5 Characterization of Natural Fibre with Synthetic Fibre Blends

2.6 Conclusion

3 Design of Experiments towards Manufacturing of Composites

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Experiments Based on Settings of Factors

3.3 Experiments Based on Outputs

3.4 Conceptual Design

3.5 Design of Samples

3.6 Conclusion

4 Modelling of Natural Fibre Composites

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Modelling and Simulation of Composite Structures

4.3 Basics of Finite Element Analysis

4.4 Design and Analysis through Software

4.4.1 Effect on Thermal Conductivity

4.4.2 Effect on Thermal Resistance (R)

4.4.3 Effect on Thermal Transmittance (U)

4.4.4 Effect on Thermal Diffusivity (α)

4.5 Conclusion

5 Process and Production Techniques of Composites

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Fibre Reinforcements

5.2.1 Spray Method

5.2.2 Lamination

5.2.3 Filament Winding

5.2.4 Pultrusion

5.2.5 Compression Moulding

5.2.6 Vacuum Bagging and Vacuum Infusion

5.3 Form Reinforcements

5.4 Needle Punching Technology

5.4.1 Structure I (Sandwich Type)

5.4.2 Structure II (Blended Structure).

5.4.3 Structure III (Blended Fibre with 5% of Low Melt Polyester)

5.4.4 Structure IV (Multiple Layer Nonwovens)

5.5 Material Selection in Design

5.6 Conclusion

6 Product Life Cycle Assessment and Suitability

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Life Cycle Assessment System

6.3 Weakening of Fibre Composite

6.4 Natural Weathering

6.5 Artificial Weathering

6.6 Strengthening Composite Performance

6.8 Conclusion

7 Testing of Composites

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Principle of Frequency-Modulated Thermal Wave Imaging

7.3 Physical Testing

7.3.1 Measurement of Thermal Conductivity and its Related Derivatives

7.3.2 Measurement of Air Permeability

7.3.3 Measurement of Breaking Force and Elongation

7.3.4 Measurement of Sound Absorption Coefficient

7.3.5 Measurement of Electrical Resistance

7.3.6 Measurement of Tensile Testing

7.3.7 Measurement of Rockwell Hardness Number

7.3.8 Measurement of Charpy Impact Test

7.3.9 Measurement of Three-Point Bending Test

7.4 Chemical Testing

7.4.1 Measurement of Limiting Oxygen Index

7.5 Biological Testing

7.5.1 In Vitro Testing

7.5.2 Fungal Retting

7.6 Conclusion

8 Rheology and Insulation Behaviour of Composites

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Physical Deformation of Composites

8.2.1 Complex Viscosity of Fibre Composite

8.2.2 Storage modulus of fibre composites

8.2.3 Loss Modulus of Fibre Composites

8.2.4 Damping Factor of Composites (tan δ)

8.3 Insulation Behavior of Composites

8.4 Surface Coating of Composites

8.5 Conclusion

9 Application of Composites in Engineering

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Aircraft

9.3 Marine

9.4 Automobile

9.5 Building Construction

9.6 General Applications

9.7 Conclusion

References.

10 Applications of Composites in Artefact and Furniture Making

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Artefacts Mould Making

10.3 Furniture Making

10.4 Machinery Development and Sensors Utilization

10.5 Conclusion

11 Recycling of Natural Fibre Composites

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Chemical Recycling

11.3 Thermal Recycling of Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composite

11.4 Mechanical Recycling

11.5 Thermoset and Thermoplastic Separation

11.6 Biological Recycling

11.7 Purification

11.8 Re-Mould or Develop a Product

11.9 Conclusion

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-000-18028-X

0-429-32673-4

1-000-18034-4

9780429326738

OCLC:

1184234115