Natural Fiber Composites: Processing, Characterization, Applications, and Advancements

This  book focuses on the key areas and issues related to natural fibers and  their reinforced polymer composites. It begins with an introduction and  classification of natural fibers and their different extraction methods,  followed by characterization techniques. Further, this book gives  solutions to improved adhesion between natural fibers and different  polymer matrices via different chemical, physical, and biological  treatment methods. Fabrication procedures and characterization  techniques for development and testing of composites, including  processing, development, and characterization, have been included as  well. Applications of these composite materials for food packaging and  structural and semi-structural applications are also explained.

FEATURES

• Describes the extraction process of natural fibers with comparisons
• Covers the fundamental concepts for the characterization of natural fiber composites
• Includes a comparative study of different polymer matrices
• Provides insight about various fabrication methods
• Discusses diverse applications of these novel materials and the scope for commercialization and entrepreneurship

This  book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in materials,  polymers, composites and characterization, textile engineering,  chemical, civil, and mechanical engineering.