Green Composites Polymer Composites and the Environment 1st Edition by Caroline Baillie, Randika Jayasinghe ISBN 1855737396 978-1855737396

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ISBN 10: 1855737396
ISBN 13: 978-1855737396
Author: Caroline Baillie, Randika Jayasinghe 

There is an increasing movement of scientists and engineers who are 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 contributors, Green Composites examines fibre reinforced polymer composite production and explains how environmental footprints can be diminished at every stage of the life cycle.The introductory chapters look at why we should consider green composites, their design and life cycle assessment. The properties of natural fibre sources such as cellulose and wood are then discussed. Chapter 6 examines recyclable synthetic fibre-thermoplastic composites as an alternative solution and polymers derived from natural sources are covered in Chapter 7. The factors that influence the properties of these natural composites and natural fibre thermoplastic composites are detailed in Chapters 8 and 9. The final four chapters consider clean processing, applications, recycling, degradation and reprocessing.Green composites is an essential guide for agricultural crop producers, government agricultural departments, automotive companies, composite producers and material scientists all dedicated to the promotion and practice of eco-friendly materials and production methods.

• Reviews fibre reinforced polymer composite production
• Explains how environmental footprints can be diminished at every stage of the life-cycle

Green Composites Polymer Composites and the Environment 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

References

Chapter 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

Sources of further information

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 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

Chapter 7. Natural polymer sources

7.1 Introduction: biocomposites and biodegradable polymers

7.2 Polylactides: polylactic acid (PLA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, processing and applic

7.3 Polyhydroxyalkanoates: polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) synthesis, properties, biodegradation, process

7.4 Starch-based polymers: properties, biodegradation, processing and applications

7.5 Bio-based composites: mechanical properties, processing, characterisation, modification, water a

7.6 Future trends

Sources of further information

References

Chapter 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 of natural fibre composites

8.8 Discussion and conclusions

Sources of further information and advice

Acknowledgements

References

Chapter 9. Green fibre thermoplastic composites

9.1 Introduction: biofibre production

9.2 Green fibres for composite production

9.3 Thermoplastics for natural fibre composites

9.4 High performance fibres: thermal, chemical and mechanical treatments

9.5 Processing of natural fibre-filled composites

9.6 The performance and durability of natural fibres

9.7 Environmental benefits of using natural fibre-reinforced thermoplastics

9.8 Future trends

References

Chapter 10. Clean production

10.1 Introduction: clean processing

10.2 Energy saving in the manufacture and production of composites

10.3 Limiting the environmental impact of processing

10.4 The use of additives

10.5 End-of-life disposal strategies

10.6 Future trends

References

Chapter 11. Applications

11.1 Introduction and definitions

11.2 Historical applications of green composites

11.3 Contemporary applications of green composites

11.4 Future trends

11.5 Conclusions

Sources of further information and advice

References

Chapter 12. Re-use, recycling and degradation of composites

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Recycling of polymers and composites

12.3 Recycling of thermoplastic composites

12.4 Recycling of thermosetting composites

12.5 Degradation of polymers: UV light and biodegradation

12.6 Recycling of composites in the automotive industry

12.7 Utilising green composites and incinerating polymers

12.8 Conclusions and future trends

References

Chapter 13. Reprocessing

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Management of waste plastics and composites

13.3 Methods of sorting and separating plastics and polymers

13.4 Methods of recycling plastics

13.5 Future trends

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