Interface Engineering of Natural Fibre Composites for Maximum Performance

Dr. Nikolaos E. Zafeiropoulos is Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Ioannina in Greece. He is widely regarded for his research expertise on interfaces in composite materials, the development of novel nanohybrid materials and composite hybrid colloids, and the application of x-ray scattering on polymers.

• Contributor contact detailsPart I: Processing and surface treatments to compose the interface in natural fibre compositesChapter 1: Modifying cellulose fiber surfaces in the manufacture of natural fiber compositesAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Physical treatments1.3 Chemical grafting1.4 ConclusionsChapter 2: Interface engineering through matrix modification in natural fibre compositesAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Motivation behind using natural fibre composites and trends2.3 Challenges in using natural fibre composites: the problem of low adhesion2.4 Matrix modification, coupling mechanism and efficiency of bonding2.5 Effect of matrix modification on interfacial properties2.6 Effect of matrix modification on macroscopic properties2.7 Future trends2.8 Sources of further information and adviceChapter 3: Preparation of cellulose nanocompositesAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Hierarchical structure of natural fibers3.3 From micro- to nanoscale3.4 Preparation of cellulose nanocrystals3.5 Processing of cellulose nanocomposites3.6 Properties of cellulose nanocomposites3.7 Conclusions and future trendsChapter 4: Characterization of fiber surface treatments in natural fiber composites by infrared and Raman spectroscopyAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Methods and techniques4.3 Analysis of natural fibers and surface treatments4.4 Chemical treatments4.5 Interfaces in polymer composites4.6 SummaryChapter 5: Testing the effect of processing and surface treatment on the interfacial adhesion of single fibres in natural fibre compositesAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Methods for characterization of single-fibre–polymer matrix interfacial adhesion5.3 Review of lignocellulosic polymer fibre–matrix interfacial adhesion data5.4 ConclusionsChapter 6: Assessing fibre surface treatment to improve the mechanical properties of natural fibre compositesAbstract:6.1 Mechanical testing of fibres6.2 Statistical treatment of single-fibre strength6.3 Mechanical properties of untreated single fibres6.4 Influence of fibre treatment on mechanical properties of natural fibres6.5 Conclusion6.6 AcknowledgementsPart II: Testing interfacial properties in natural fibre compositesChapter 7: Electrokinetic characterisation of interfacial properties of natural fibresAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Streaming potential measurements7.3 Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres7.4 ConclusionChapter 8: Mechanical assessment of natural fiber compositesAbstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Materials and experimental procedures8.3 Mechanical testing8.4 ConclusionsChapter 9: Thermomechanical and spectroscopic characterization of natural fibre compositesAbstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Natural fibre composites9.3 Interfaces in natural fibre composites and their characterization9.4 Microscopic techniques9.5 Spectroscopic techniques9.6 Thermomechanical methods9.7 ConclusionsChapter 10: Assessing the moisture uptake behavior of natural fibresAbstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 Methods of quantifying moisture uptake of natural fibres10.3 Moisture uptake behaviour of various natural fibres10.4 Summary10.5 AcknowledgementsChapter 11: Creep and fatigue of natural fibre compositesAbstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Fundamentals of the creep test11.3 Life prediction of natural fibre composites using long-term creep analysis11.4 Creep modelling11.5 Nonlinear viscoelastic response11.6 Stress relaxation11.7 Fatigue11.8 Factors affecting the fatigue life of natural fibre composites11.9 Wood-based composites11.10 Conclusions11.11 Acknowledgements11.12 NotationChapter 12: Impact behavior of natural fiber composite laminatesAbstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Phenomenon description12.3 Testing methods and instruments12.4 Interpretation of the experimental data12.5 Nondestructive inspection (NDI) ultrasonic techniques12.6 AcknowledgementsChapter 13: Raman spectroscopy and x-ray scattering for assessing the interface in natural fibre compositesAbstract:13.1 Introduction to Raman spectroscopy13.2 Raman spectroscopy and measurements of molecular deformation in polymer fibres13.3 X-ray diffraction and stress analysis in fibres and composites13.4 Raman spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction measurements of molecular and crystal deformation in cellulose fibres13.5 Discussion13.6 ConclusionsIndex

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