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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... plant fibres 49 4.3 The crystal structure of celluloses 54 4.4 The crystal modulus of natural fibres 56 4.5 The mechanical properties of cellulose microfibrils and macrofibrils 65 4.6 Natural fibre / sustainable polymer composites 68 ...
... plant fibres 49 4.3 The crystal structure of celluloses 54 4.4 The crystal modulus of natural fibres 56 4.5 The mechanical properties of cellulose microfibrils and macrofibrils 65 4.6 Natural fibre / sustainable polymer composites 68 ...
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... plant and wood fibres are of interest as feedstocks for ' green ' composites . They are grown in agricultural and forestry ( natural and plantation ) systems . As such , they require areas of land to be allocated to their cultivation ...
... plant and wood fibres are of interest as feedstocks for ' green ' composites . They are grown in agricultural and forestry ( natural and plantation ) systems . As such , they require areas of land to be allocated to their cultivation ...
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... fibres ( e.g. hemp , flax ) such as the use of fertilisers , agro - chemicals , fuels for tillage , etc. are aspects ... plant fibre materials sequester atmospheric CO2 in their growth , they are often considered to be ' carbon neutral ' .
... fibres ( e.g. hemp , flax ) such as the use of fertilisers , agro - chemicals , fuels for tillage , etc. are aspects ... plant fibre materials sequester atmospheric CO2 in their growth , they are often considered to be ' carbon neutral ' .
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... plant fibre - based composites in automotive applications . Commonly , these materials are compared with alternative ... fibres and other materials in several studies . Data and assessments from these are now available in published ...
... plant fibre - based composites in automotive applications . Commonly , these materials are compared with alternative ... fibres and other materials in several studies . Data and assessments from these are now available in published ...
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... plant fibres that absorb atmospheric CO2 during their growth phase and lock up this carbon for long periods of time ( as in construction ) can have positive environmental attributes through sequestration . 10 ∞ 6 4 2 % change in ...
... plant fibres that absorb atmospheric CO2 during their growth phase and lock up this carbon for long periods of time ( as in construction ) can have positive environmental attributes through sequestration . 10 ∞ 6 4 2 % change in ...
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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