Natural and Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Composites

<b>Natural and Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Composites</b> <p><b>Discover a comprehensive exploration of fiber reinforced polymers by an expert team of editors </b> <p>Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites offer several unique properties that make them ideal for use in a wide range of industries, from automotive and aerospace to marine, construction, and co-industrial. In <i>Natural and Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications</i>, a distinguished team of mechanical engineers delivers a comprehensive overview of fiber reinforced composites. This edited volume includes thorough discussions of glass-, cotton-, and carbon-fiber reinforced materials, as well as the tribological properties and non-structural applications of synthetic fiber composites. <p>Readers will also find practical explorations of the structural evolution, mechanical features, and future possibilities of fiber, textile, and nano-cementitious materials. The physical and chemical properties of cotton fiber-based composites are explored at length, as are the extraordinary mechanical, thermal, electrical, electronic, and field emission properties of carbon nanotubes. <p> This singular book also includes: <ul><li>A thorough discussion of recent advancements in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, their implications, and the opportunities that arise as a result</li> <li>A comprehensive exploration of the thermal behavior of natural fiber-based composites</li> <li>An insightful review of the literature on sisal fiber with polymer matrices</li> <li>A response to the growing research gap in the existing literature regarding natural fiber-based polymer composites and solutions to address it</li></ul> <p>Perfect for scientists, engineers, professors, and students working in areas involving natural and synthetic reinforced polymers and composites, <i>Natural and Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications</i> offers a one-of-a-kind resource to help readers understand a critical and rapidly evolving technology.