| Description |
1 online resource (347 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Pages -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Editors -- Contributors -- Chapter 1 Epoxy Resin as Matrix for Polymer Composites: Factors Influencing the Properties of Polymers and Their Composites -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Curing of Epoxy Resins -- 1.3 Curing Agents -- 1.4 Types of Epoxy Resins -- 1.4.1 Polynuclear Phenol Epoxy -- 1.4.2 DGEBA Epoxy Resins -- 1.4.3 DGEBF Epoxy Resins -- 1.4.4 TGMDA Epoxy Resins -- 1.4.5 Phthalonitrile/Phenolic (PNP) Epoxy Resins -- 1.4.6 Bio-Based Epoxy Resins -- 1.5 Mechanical Properties |
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1.6 Physicochemical Properties -- 1.7 Thermal and Electrical Properties -- 1.8 Applications -- 1.8.1 Adhesives -- 1.8.2 Marine Applications -- 1.8.3 Automotive Applications -- 1.8.4 Aerospace Applications -- 1.9 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2 Bast Fiber-Based Epoxy Composites -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Bast Fibers -- 2.3 Classification of Bast Fiber -- 2.3.1 Hemp -- 2.3.2 Jute -- 2.3.3 Flax -- 2.3.4 Kenaf -- 2.3.5 Ramie -- 2.4 Extraction and Processing of Bast Fibers -- 2.4.1 Mechanical Extraction Techniques -- 2.4.2 Retting Process -- 2.4.3 Decortication |
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2.4.4 Surface Treatment of Bast Fibers -- 2.5 Fabrication of Bast Fiber Epoxy Composites -- 2.5.1 Hand Lay-up -- 2.5.2 Molding Using a Resin Transfer System -- 2.5.3 Compression Molding -- 2.6 Properties of Bast Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites -- 2.6.1 Mechanical Properties -- 2.6.2 Thermal Properties -- 2.6.3 Acoustic Properties -- 2.6.4 Moisture Content -- 2.7 Merits and Demerits of Bast Fibers -- 2.8 Applications of Bast Fiber-Reinforced Composites -- 2.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 Leaf Fiber-Based Epoxy Composites: Thermal and Mechanical Properties -- 3.1 Introduction |
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3.2 Sisal-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.3 Henequen-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.4 Abaca-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.5 Banana-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.6 Pineapple-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.7 Moringa Oleifera-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.8 Phormium Tenax Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.9 Arundo Donax L.-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.10 Screw-pine-Based Epoxy Bio-Composites -- 3.11 Future Perspective -- 3.12 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Agro Waste-Based Epoxy Composites: Thermal and Mechanical Properties -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Agro Waste Fibers -- 4.3 Epoxy |
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4.4 Agro Waste-Based Epoxy Composites -- 4.4.1 Thermal Properties -- 4.4.2 Mechanical Properties -- 4.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5 Grass Fiber-Based Epoxy Composites: Thermal and Mechanical Properties -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Fiber Extraction Process -- 5.3 Properties of Grass Fibers -- 5.3.1 Chemical Properties -- 5.3.2 Physio-Mechanical Properties -- 5.4 Grass Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites -- 5.4.1 Epoxy Resin -- 5.4.2 Processing Techniques -- 5.4.2.1 Compression Molding -- 5.4.2.2 Extrusion Molding -- 5.4.2.3 Sheet Molding -- 5.4.2.4 Injection Molding |
| Summary |
Epoxy-Based Biocomposites highlights the influence of fiber type, nanofillers, and aging conditions on the performance of epoxy-based biocomposites subjected to various loading conditions. The book serves as a useful reference for researchers, graduate students, and engineers in the field of polymer composites |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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5.4.2.5 Resin Transfer Molding |
| Subject |
Polymeric composites.
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Fibrous composites -- Materials
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Epoxy compounds.
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Thermoplastic composites.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Senthil
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Krishnasamy, Senthilkumar
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Bin Rushdan, Ahmad Ilyas
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| ISBN |
9781000898170 |
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1000898172 |
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