Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity explores advances in research, processing, manufacturing, and novel applications of biocomposites. It describes the current market situation, commercial competition, and societal and economic impacts and advantages of substituting biocomposites for conventional composites, including natural fibers and bioplastics.
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Discusses manufacturing and processing procedures that focus on improving physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and biological properties and achieving required specifications of downstream industries and customers
Analyzes the wide range of available base materials and fillers of biocomposites and bioplastics in terms of the strength and weaknesses of materials and economic potential in the market
Displays special and unique properties of biocomposites in different market sectors
Showcases the insight of expert scientists and engineers with first-hand experience working with biocomposites across various industries
Covers environmental factors, life cycle assessment, and waste recovery
Combining technical, economic, and environmental topics, this work provides researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals a holistic overview of the value that biocomposites add across a variety of engineering applications and how to balance research and development with practical results.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Biomass and Biocomposites.........................................1 Tibor Alpar, K. M. Faridul Hasan, and Peter Gyorgy Horvath Chapter 2 Influence of Natural Fibers and Biopolymers on the Biocomposites Biodegradation............................................................ 35 L. Joana Rodriguez and Carlos E. Orrego Chapter 3 Property Analysis and Characterization of Biomass- Based Composites..........................................................................................65 Tejas Pramod Naik, Ujendra Kumar Komal, and Inderdeep Singh Chapter 4 Tensile Properties Analysis and Characterizations of Single Fiber and Biocomposites: A Weibull Analysis and Future Trend........................................................................................87 Mohamad Zaki Hassan, Mohamad Ikhwan Ibrahim, and SM Sapuan Chapter 5 Crashworthiness Measurement on Axial Compression Loading of Biocomposite Structures: Prospect Development......................... 103 Mohamad Zaki Hassan Zainudin A. Rasid, Rozzeta Dolah, SM Sapuan, and Siti Hajar Sheikh Md. Fadzullah Chapter 6 Structure and Surface Modification Techniques for Production of Value- Added Biocomposites......................................................... 125 Chaniga Chuensangjun, Sarote Sirisansaneeyakul, and Takuya Kitaoka Chapter 7 Design and Fabrication Technology in Biocomposite Manufacturing................................................................................... 157 K. M. Faridul Hasan, Peter Gyorgy Horvath, Kovacs Zsolt, and Tibor Alpar Chapter 8 Progress in Development of Biorefining Process: Toward Platform Chemical- Derived Polymeric Materials............................. 189 Malinee Sriariyanun, Prapakorn Tantayotai, Yu- Shen Cheng, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Santi Chuetor, and Kraipat Cheenkachorn Chapter 9 Biocomposite Production from Ionic Liquids (IL)- Assisted Processes Using Biodegradable Biomass.......................................... 213 Marttin Paulraj Gundupalli, Kittipong Rattanaporn, Santi Chuetor, Wawat Rodiahwati, and Malinee Sriariyanun Chapter 10 Deep Eutectic Solvent- Mediated Process for Productions of Sustainable Polymeric Biomaterials.................................................. 251 Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Yu- Shen Cheng, Theerawut Phusantisampan, and Malinee Sriariyanun Chapter 11 Chitosan- Based Biocomposites for Biomedical Application: Opportunity and Challenge...............................................................289 Chong- Su Cho, Soo- Kyung Hwang, and Hyun- Joong Kim Chapter 12 Starch- Based Biocomposites: Opportunity and Challenge............... 319 Ankit Manral, Ranjana Mishra, and Rahul Joshi Chapter 13 Current Status of Utilization of Agricultural Waste and Prospects in Biocomposites............................................................... 341 Pervinder Kaur and Harshdeep Kaur Chapter 14 Applications of Biocomposites in Reduction of Environmental Problems................................................................... 401 Chukwuma Chris Okonkwo, Francis Odikpo Edoziuno, Adeolu Adesoji Adediran, and Kenneth Kanayo Alaneme
