Advances in Bio-Based Fiber: Moving Towards a Green Society

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· Woodhead Publishing
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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. - Provides technical data on advanced material properties, including electrical and rheological - Gives a comprehensive guide to appraising and applying this technology to improve sustainability, including lifecycle assessment and recyclability - Includes advice on the latest modeling techniques for designing with these materials

About the author

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist and an Associate Professor at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, Thailand. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology.

Dr. Madhu Puttegowda is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, Karnataka, India. He received his B.E (Mechanical Engineering) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India in 2011, and then went on to achieve his MTech in Product Design and Manufacturing and Ph.D. (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Science) from Visvesvaraya Technological University in 2020. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites and advanced material technology.

Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, Thailand

Dr. Suchart Siengchin is The President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. His research interests include Natural fiber composites, synthesis and characterization of synthetic and biopolymers and their blends, and polymer composites for engineering applications.

Sergey Gorbatyuk is professor of metallurgical equipment at the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia. He conducts research in manufacturing engineering, materials engineering and mechanical engineering. He is the author of more than 160 scientific articles, 6 monographs, 19 copyright certificates, 4 patents for inventions, 7 patents for utility models, and 2 certificates of registration for computer programs. He is also a member of the editorial boards and a reviewer of the scientific journals 'Metallurgist' and 'Ferrous Metallurgy'.

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