Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites: Processing, Characterization and Applications

ISBN-13: 9780323952477 / Angielski

Chandrasekar Muthukumar; Senthilkumar Krishnasamy; Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani

Spis treści

Part I Manufacturing 1. Synthesis of PLA, processing and manufacturing techniques of PLA based composites with various reinforcements 2. Additive manufacturing and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Biocomposites 3. Electrospinning and their influencing factors on the performance of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites Part II Performance Characterization 4. Thermal characterization of natural fibre based PLA composites with TGA, DSC, and DMA 5. Performance of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites under static loads 6. Performance of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites under dynamic loads 7. Compatibilization effects and influence of natural fibre treatment on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites 8. Influence of various nanofillers on the thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites 9. Synergistic effects of polymer blends on thermal, physico-chemical and mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites Part III Environmental impact 10. Influence of water uptake and other aging conditions on the mechanical properties of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites 11. Biodegradability, soil burial and antimicrobial properties of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites 12. Lifecycle assessment, end of life options and recycling of bio-based products from PLA Part IV Applications 13. PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites in biomedical and healthcare applications 14. PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites in packaging film applications 15. PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites for Tribological applications 16. PLA based Bionanocomposites for fire retardancy and elevated temperature applications 17. Shape memory effects of PLA based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites for sensor and actuator applications 18. Socioeconomic aspects, sustainability, and future-prospects of bio-based products from PLA