Description
This book covers the topic of degradation phenomenon of natural fiber-based composites (NFC) under various aging conditions and proposes suitable solutions to improve the response of natural fiber-reinforced composite to aging conditions such as moisture, seawater, hygrothermal, and natural and accelerated weathering. The information provided by the book plays a vital role in the durability and shelf life of the composites as well as broadening the scope of outdoor application for natural fiber-based composites. The book will be appropriate for researchers and scientist who are interested in the application of natural fiber composites in various fields.
Table of Contents
Introduction to aging in Bio-composites.- Effect of water absorption on the tensile, flexural and impact properties of Bio-composites.- Effect of moisture absorption on shear properties of the bio-composites.- Fatigue life prediction of bio-composites subjected to environmental aging.- Aging effects on creep properties of the bio-composites.- Degradation effects and response of completely biodegradable composites to moisture absorption and water aging.- Influence of sea water aging on the physical and mechanical properties of the natural fiber reinforced composites
8. Hygrothermal aging and their influence on mechanical properties of the bio-composites.- Degradation effects on the mechanical and thermal properties of the bio-composites due to accelerated weathering.- Effects of natural weathering on aesthetics, thermal and mechanical properties of the bio-composites.- Influence of moisture absorption on the physical and mechanical properties of the natural fiber based hybrid composites.- Performance of natural fiber based nanocomposites under environmental aging conditions.- Influence of moisture absorption on mechanical properties of the bio-composites reinforced with surface modified natural fibers.- Effect of compatibilizer on the aging and degradation mechanism of the natural fiber/ thermoplastic composites.- Recent studies on modelling of the hygrothermal aging in natural fiber reinforced composites.- Suitability of bio-composites for the indoor and outdoor applications.
