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Environmental concerns are driving demand for bio-degradable materials such as plant-based natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. These composites are fast replacing conventional materials in many applications, especially in automobiles, where tribology (friction, lubrication and wear) is important. This book covers the availability and processing of natural fiber polymer composites and their structural, thermal, mechanical and, in particular, tribological properties.Chapter 1 discusses sources of natural fibers, their extraction and surface modification. It also reviews the ther

Fibrous composites --- Polymeric composites --- Tribology. --- Mechanical properties.

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Nanocomposites (Materials) --- Polymeric composites.

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Concern about global warming has led to renewed interest in the more sustainable use of natural fibres in composite materials. This important book reviews the wealth of recent research into improving the mechanical properties of natural-fibre thermoplastic composites so that they can be more widely used.The first part of the book provides an overview of the main types of natural fibres used in composites, how they are processed and, in particular, the way the fibre-matrix interface can be engineered to improve performance. Part two discusses the increasing use of natural-fibre composit

Fibrous composites. --- Thermoplastic composites. --- Fibrous composites --- Thermoplastic composites --- Mechanical properties. --- Thermoplastic composite materials --- Composite materials --- Thermoplastics --- Fiber composites --- Fiber-reinforced composites --- Filament reinforced composites --- Reinforced fibrous composites --- 62-039.5 --- 62-039.5 Polymer matrix composites --- Polymer matrix composites

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Alloys --- Composite materials --- Alliages. --- Composites.

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Ceramic-matrix composites. --- Ultrasonic testing.