Green composites : polymer composites and the environment
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 s...
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Boca Raton : Cambridge, England :
CRC Press ; Woodhead Pub.,
2004.
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| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9781601197245 1601197241 1855737396 9781855737396 0849325765 9780849325762 1280361611 9781280361616 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource (xii, 308 pages) : illustrations |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Contributor contact details
- 1 Why green composites?
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 An environmental footprint and life cycle assessment
- 1.3 Drivers for change
- 1.4 The structure of this book: a life cycle approach
- 2 Designing for composites: traditional and future views
- 2.1 Introduction: design thinking
- 2.2 The three principles of development and the value system
- 2.3 The big challenge: the future of material consumption, utilisation and innovation
- 2.4 The use of composite materials through the ages: design, form and structure
- Sources of further information
- References
- 3 Life cycle assessment
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Life cycle assessment: methodology
- 3.3 LCAs of composite materials
- 3.4 Future trends: making use of LCA
- 3.5 Conclusions
- Sources of further information
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 4 Natural fibre sources
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 The microstructure of natural plant fibres
- 4.3 The crystal structure of celluloses
- 4.4 The crystal modulus of natural fibres
- 4.5 The mechanical properties of cellulose microfibrils and macrofibrils
- 4.6 Natural fibre/sustainable polymer composites
- 4.7 Future trends
- References
- 5 Alternative fibre sources: paper and wood fibres as reinforcement
- 5.1 Introduction and definitions
- 5.2 Wood fibres: structure, properties, making pulp and paper fibres
- 5.3 Recycling of paper
- 5.4 Wood and plastic composites and the theory of fibre reinforcement
- 5.5 Composites made of wood or wood fibre and plastics
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 6 Alternative solutions: recyclable synthetic fibre ... thermoplastic composites
- 6.1 Introduction and definitions
- 6.2 Green composites and the structure and function of composites
- 6.3 Natural material sources: reconstitution of thermoplastic polymers and the effect of water
- 6.4 Synthetic recyclable composites
- 6.5 Processing innovations and mineral-filled composites
- 6.6 Properties of single polymer fibre-matrix composites
- 6.7 Future trends
- Sources of further information and advice
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 7 Natural polymer sources
- 7.1 Introduction: biocomposites and biodegradable polymers
- 7.2 Polylactides: polylactic acid (PLA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
- 7.3 Polyhydroxyalkanoates: polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
- 7.4 Starch-based polymers: properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
- 7.5 Bio-based composites: mechanical properties, processing, characterisation, modification, water absorption, biodegradation
- 7.6 Future trends
- Sources of further information
- References
- 8 Optimising the properties of green composites
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Thermosetting matrices versus thermoplastic matrices: a comparison
- 8.3 Selecting natural fibres for composites: stress transfer and physical characteristics
- 8.4 Case study: natural fibre composites with thermosetting resin matrices
- 8.5 Mechanical properties of composites as a function of design
- 8.6 Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) of long fibre composites
- 8.7 Environmental stability.