Green Composites: Polymer Composites and the EnvironmentCaroline Baillie, Randika Jayasinghe Elsevier, 2004 M09 1 - 320 pages There is an increasing movement of scientists and engineers who are 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 society needs environmentally safe materials and processing methods. With an internationally recognised team of contributors, Green Composites examines fibre reinforced polymer composite production and explains how environmental footprints can be diminished at every stage of the life cycle.The introductory chapters look at why we should consider green composites, their design and life cycle assessment. The properties of natural fibre sources such as cellulose and wood are then discussed. Chapter 6 examines recyclable synthetic fibre-thermoplastic composites as an alternative solution and polymers derived from natural sources are covered in Chapter 7. The factors that influence the properties of these natural composites and natural fibre thermoplastic composites are detailed in Chapters 8 and 9. The final four chapters consider clean processing, applications, recycling, degradation and reprocessing.Green composites is an essential guide for agricultural crop producers, government agricultural departments, automotive companies, composite producers and material scientists all dedicated to the promotion and practice of eco-friendly materials and production methods.
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Page 6
... addition of fibres will upgrade the polymer . The main thermosets considered are biodegradable . Plackett explains , however , that natural polymer matrices are at varying stages of development and much work is needed to improve. 6 Green ...
... addition of fibres will upgrade the polymer . The main thermosets considered are biodegradable . Plackett explains , however , that natural polymer matrices are at varying stages of development and much work is needed to improve. 6 Green ...
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... addition , all data collected in the inventory phase will be related to the functional unit . 3.2.2.4 System boundaries The system boundaries have a significant influence on the outcome and the informative value of LCA studies . They ...
... addition , all data collected in the inventory phase will be related to the functional unit . 3.2.2.4 System boundaries The system boundaries have a significant influence on the outcome and the informative value of LCA studies . They ...
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... addition , lack of spatial and temporal dimensions in the inventory results introduces uncertainties in the impact assessment results . In essence , LCA attempts to provide as comprehensive an account as possible of the environmental ...
... addition , lack of spatial and temporal dimensions in the inventory results introduces uncertainties in the impact assessment results . In essence , LCA attempts to provide as comprehensive an account as possible of the environmental ...
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... addition to panel density and resin bonding , these depend on the disposition of strands at the panel surfaces . In the factory , strands are delivered to a forming mat on a conveyer , where the aim is to orient the top and bottom ...
... addition to panel density and resin bonding , these depend on the disposition of strands at the panel surfaces . In the factory , strands are delivered to a forming mat on a conveyer , where the aim is to orient the top and bottom ...
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... addition to the use of LCA to provide environmental information supporting individual product design there have been strong developments in the construction area for integrated design tools for structures . These developments have been ...
... addition to the use of LCA to provide environmental information supporting individual product design there have been strong developments in the construction area for integrated design tools for structures . These developments have been ...
Contents
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paper and wood fibres as reinforcement | 81 |
recyclable synthetic fibrethermoplastic composites | 100 |
Chapter 7 Natural polymer sources | 123 |
Chapter 8 Optimising the properties of green composites | 154 |
Chapter 9 Green fibre thermoplastic composites | 181 |
Chapter 10 Clean production | 207 |
Chapter 11 Applications | 233 |
Chapter 12 Reuse recycling and degradation of composites | 252 |
Chapter 13 Reprocessing | 272 |
Index | 301 |
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