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Properties and performance of natural-fibre composites /

Concern about global warming has led to renewed interest in the more sustainable use of natural fibres in composite materials. This important book reviews the wealth of recent research into improving the mechanical properties of natural-fibre thermoplastic composites so that they can be more widely...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining
Otros Autores: Pickering, Kim Louise
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boca Raton : Cambridge, England : CRC Press ; Woodhead Pub., 2008.
Colección:Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Concern about global warming has led to renewed interest in the more sustainable use of natural fibres in composite materials. This important book reviews the wealth of recent research into improving the mechanical properties of natural-fibre thermoplastic composites so that they can be more widely used. The first part of the book provides an overview of the main types of natural fibres used in composites, how they are processed and, in particular, the way the fibre-matrix interface can be engineered to improve performance. Part two discusses the increasing use of natural-fibre composites in such areas as automotive and structural engineering, packaging and the energy sector. The final part of the book discusses ways of assessing the mechanical performance of natural-fibre composites. With its distinguished editor and team of contributors, Properties and performance of natural-fibre composites is a valuable reference for all those using these important materials in such areas as automotive and structural engineering. Provides an overview of the types of natural fibres used in compositesDiscusses fibre-matrix interface and how it can be engineered to improve performanceExamines the increasing use of natural-fibre composites in automotive and structural engineering and the packaging and energy sector.
Notas:"Woodhead Publishing and Maney Publishing on behalf of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining."
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvii, 542 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781845694593
1845694597