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 fibre - based composites Plant fibre - based composites are increasingly seen as being ' green ' or ' eco ... fibres or glass fibre , it is clearly ( % ) 100 80 60 40 20 0 NP. 40 Green composites.
... plant fibre - based composites Plant fibre - based composites are increasingly seen as being ' green ' or ' eco ... fibres or glass fibre , it is clearly ( % ) 100 80 60 40 20 0 NP. 40 Green composites.
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... fibre equivalent . Garkhail ( 2002 ) has also used LCA to study the environmental impact of plant fibre composites in ... plant fibres may have advantages at the end - of - life as the options for waste management can offer ready ...
... fibre equivalent . Garkhail ( 2002 ) has also used LCA to study the environmental impact of plant fibre composites in ... plant fibres may have advantages at the end - of - life as the options for waste management can offer ready ...
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... plant - derived fibre and crop- derived plastics are among the most keenly required materials of the twenty- first century ( Bledzki and Gassan , 1999 ... fibre sources 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The microstructure of natural plant fibres.
... plant - derived fibre and crop- derived plastics are among the most keenly required materials of the twenty- first century ( Bledzki and Gassan , 1999 ... fibre sources 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The microstructure of natural plant fibres.
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... fibre ( Mohanty et al . , 2002 ) . These figures indicate that kenaf has both ecological and economical benefits and that it can be a good alternative to glass fibres ... plant is shown in Fig . 4.4 ( b ) . This structure is often called the ...
... fibre ( Mohanty et al . , 2002 ) . These figures indicate that kenaf has both ecological and economical benefits and that it can be a good alternative to glass fibres ... plant is shown in Fig . 4.4 ( b ) . This structure is often called the ...
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... fibre , and schematic representations of ( b ) macrofibril and ( c ) microfibril of natural plant . Table 4.1 Macrofibril size and chemical content of kenaf stem Bark Core Fibril length , L ( mm ) 2.22 0.75 Fibril width , W ( μm ) 17.34 ...
... fibre , and schematic representations of ( b ) macrofibril and ( c ) microfibril of natural plant . Table 4.1 Macrofibril size and chemical content of kenaf stem Bark Core Fibril length , L ( mm ) 2.22 0.75 Fibril width , W ( μm ) 17.34 ...
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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