Green composites : polymer composites and the environment
There is an increasing movement of scientists and engineers 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 authors, Green composites examines polymer composite production and explains how environmental footprints can be diminished at every stage of the life-cycle. This book is an essential guide for agricultural crop producers, governmental agricultural departments, automotive companies, composite producers and material scientists all dedicated to the promotion and practice of eco-friendly materials and production methods
eBook, English, 2004
Woodhead Pub. ; CRC Press, Abington, Boca Raton, FL, 2004
1 online resource (xii, 308 pages) : illustrations
9781845690397, 9781855737396, 9780849325762, 9781280361616, 9786610361618, 9781601197245, 1845690397, 1855737396, 0849325765, 1280361611, 6610361614, 1601197241
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Table of Contents
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1 Why green composites?
1.1 Introduction
1.2 An environmental footprint and life cycle assessment
1.3 Drivers for change
1.4 The structure of this book: a life cycle approach
2 Designing for composites: traditional and future views
2.1 Introduction: design thinking
2.2 The three principles of development and the value system
2.3 The big challenge: the future of material consumption, utilisation and innovation
2.4 The use of composite materials through the ages: design, form and structure
Sources of further information
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3 Life cycle assessment
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Life cycle assessment: methodology
3.3 LCAs of composite materials
3.4 Future trends: making use of LCA
3.5 Conclusions
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Acknowledgements
References
4 Natural fibre sources
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The microstructure of natural plant fibres
4.3 The crystal structure of celluloses
4.4 The crystal modulus of natural fibres
4.5 The mechanical properties of cellulose microfibrils and macrofibrils
4.6 Natural fibre/sustainable polymer composites
4.7 Future trends
References
5 Alternative fibre sources: paper and wood fibres as reinforcement
5.1 Introduction and definitions
5.2 Wood fibres: structure, properties, making pulp and paper fibres
5.3 Recycling of paper
5.4 Wood and plastic composites and the theory of fibre reinforcement
5.5 Composites made of wood or wood fibre and plastics
Acknowledgements
References
6 Alternative solutions: recyclable synthetic fibre ... thermoplastic composites
6.1 Introduction and definitions
6.2 Green composites and the structure and function of composites
6.3 Natural material sources: reconstitution of thermoplastic polymers and the effect of water
6.4 Synthetic recyclable composites
6.5 Processing innovations and mineral-filled composites
6.6 Properties of single polymer fibre-matrix composites
6.7 Future trends
Sources of further information and advice
Acknowledgements
References
7 Natural polymer sources
7.1 Introduction: biocomposites and biodegradable polymers
7.2 Polylactides: polylactic acid (PLA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
7.3 Polyhydroxyalkanoates: polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
7.4 Starch-based polymers: properties, biodegradation, processing and applications
7.5 Bio-based composites: mechanical properties, processing, characterisation, modification, water absorption, biodegradation
7.6 Future trends
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8 Optimising the properties of green composites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Thermosetting matrices versus thermoplastic matrices: a comparison
8.3 Selecting natural fibres for composites: stress transfer and physical characteristics
8.4 Case study: natural fibre composites with thermosetting resin matrices
8.5 Mechanical properties of composites as a function of design
8.6 Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) of long fibre composites
8.7 Environmental stability
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