Title: Handbook of Engineering Biopolymers : Homopolymers, Blends, and Composites Author: Debes Bhattacharya, Stoyko Fakirov ISBN: 1569904057 / 9781569904053 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 896 Publisher: Hanser Gardner Year: 2007 Availability: Out of Stock
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This volume presents the results of numerous worldwide studies focusing on the implementation of natural polymers as engineering plastics and the use of their inherent properties. It discusses the processing and, more extensively, the applicati on of natural materials (cellulose and protein-based) as reinforcements for polymer composites. The structural, morphological, and thermal characteristics, as well as the mechanical behavior of the obtained materials are covered comprehensively. In addition, the book includes case studies and results of commercial relevance. All natural polymers used in the blending or reinforcement of synthetic polymers are discussed in an attempt to cover the isolation, pretreatment, blending, and manufacturing of the respective materials.
Chapter 1 : Characterization of Natural Fibers Chapter 2 : Surface Modification of Natural Fibers Chapter 3 : Starch for Injection Molding Purposes Chapter 4 : Plastics Filled with Tropical Starches Chapter 5 : Starch-Urethane Polymers Chapter 6 : Plant-Based Reinforcements for Thermosets Chapter 7 : Pultrusion of Flax-Polypropylene Composite Profiles Chapter 8 : Natural and Man-Made Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Composites Chapter 9 : Processing of Natural and Man-Made Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Composites Chapter 10 : Coir and Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Composites Chapter 11 : Fracture and Failure Behavior of Jute-Reinforced Polymer Composites Chapter 12 : Fracture-Mechanical Properties of Sisal Fiber Composites Chapter 13 : Mechanical Performance of Plasma-Treated Natural Fiber-Polypropylene Composites Chapter 14 : Gelatin and Gelatin-Based Biodegradable Composites Chapter 15 : Soy-Based Materials for Drug-Release Applications Chapter 16 : Silk-Containing Polymeric Systems Chapter 17 : Native and Modified Casein Chapter 18 : Corn Gluten Meal-Based Blends and Composites Chapter 19 : Plasticization of Wood for Forming Applications Chapter 20 : Steam-Exploded Wood Fibers as Reinforcement of Polymer Composites Chapter 21 : Wood Fiber Thermoplastics Composites Chapter 22 : Chemical Modification of Wood Chapter 23 : Wood Fiber Mats as Reinforcements for Thermosets Chapter 24 : Unconventional Processing Methods for Poly(Hydroxybutyrate) Chapter 25 : All-Green Composites Composite Scaffolds for Bone Engineering Chapter 26 : Biodegradation Studies of Polymer Blends and Composites Comprising Biopolymers Chapter 27 : Fiber/Resin Interface Modification in "Green" Composites