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Lignin in polymer composites /

Lignin in Polymer Composites presents the latest information on lignin, a natural polymer derived from renewable resources that has great potential as a reinforcement material in composites because it is non-toxic, inexpensive, available in large amounts, and is starting to be deployed in various ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Faruk, Omar (Editor), Sain, Mohini, 1956- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Kidlington, Oxford, UK ; Waltham, MA : William Andrew/Elsevier, [2016]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Lignin in Polymer Composites presents the latest information on lignin, a natural polymer derived from renewable resources that has great potential as a reinforcement material in composites because it is non-toxic, inexpensive, available in large amounts, and is starting to be deployed in various materials applications due to its advantages over more traditional oil-based materials. This book reviews the state-of-the-art on the topic and their applications to composites, including thermoplastic, thermosets, rubber, foams, bioplastics, nanocomposites, and lignin-based carbon fiber composites. In addition, the book covers critical assessments on the economics of lignin, including a cost-performance analysis that discusses its strengths and weaknesses as a reinforcement material. Finally, the huge potential applications of lignin in industry are explored with respect to its low cost, recyclable properties, and fully biodegradable composites, and the way they apply to the automotive, construction, and packaging industries.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780323355667
0323355668