Advances in Biocomposites and Their Applications

Environmentally friendly sustainable biocomposites are obtained by using reinforcing agents, including natural fibers, particulates, nanomaterials, and polymer matrices, where at least one of these components is bio-based. Advances in Biocomposites and their Applications presents a detailed review of the latest progress in this important research field. The book begins with a brief introduction to the various types of reinforcing agents that are used for fabricating biocomposites. Processing and fabrication methods are then discussed in detail as well as their important mechanical, thermal, chemical, and biological properties. The book then goes on to discuss various mechanisms that can be used to improve these properties as well as various fields of application, including those in automotive, aerospace, marine, building materials, biomaterials, electrical, and electronic engineering sectors. The economic impact, safety, toxicity, and future directions for these materials are also discussed in detail. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, and all those working in the fields of polymer science, composite materials, and biocomposites.

- An overview of biocomposites- Biocomposites with cellulosic fibers- Biocomposites with natural fibers- Biocomposites with polyamide fibers (nylons and aramids)- Biocomposites with graphene derivatives- Biocomposites of biopolymers with metals and their derivatives- Bionanocomposites with hybrid nanomaterials for food packaging applications- Biocomposites for biomedical applications- Biocomposites for automotive applications- Biocomposites for aerospace engineering applications- Muscle tissue repair and regeneration: role of biocomposites- Safety, toxicity, and life cycle assessments of biocomposites