Natural Fiber Composites

Dr. P. Senthamaraikannan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University. He received his B.E in Mechanical Engineering from Pandiyan Saraswathi Yadav Engineering College (2013) and M.E in Engineering Design from PTR College of Engineering and Technology (2015). He obtained his Ph.D. in the field of natural fibers and their composites from Anna University (2023). He has been listed in the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide – Report released by Elsevier PV and Standford University, USA, under single year citations since 2020. His research areas include Natural fiber characterization, Polymer Matrix Composites, and Lean Manufacturing. Dr. Indran Suyambulingam is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University. Previously, he worked as a Research Scientist with the Natural Composites Research Group at King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thailand. Recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and ranked 20th in Materials category in 2022, Dr. Indran earned his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (2009), M.E. in Engineering Design (Gold Medal, 2011), and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2015) from Anna University, Chennai, supported by the INSPIRE fellowship from India’s Department of Science and Technology. He is a Life Member of ISTE and a member of IAENG, ISME, and SAE India. Recipient of the Innovative Technological Research & Dedicated Teaching Professional Award (2017), he was also selected as a Young Scientist for a government-sponsored training program. Dr. Indran holds patents in polymer composites and automation. His research focuses on prosthetics, biomaterials, nanocomposites, tribology, agro-waste utilization, and natural fiber composites.Dr. Vijay Raghunathan is from the Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. He did his Post Doctorate in the field of natural fiber and its composites from TGGS, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Engineering in Computer Integrated Manufacturing from Anna University, Chennai, India, in 2012 and 2014, respectively, with university rank. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Production Engineering from National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India, in 2020. His research focused on developing and characterizing automobile brake friction composites in collaboration with academia and industries across the globe. He was awarded the Budding Researcher Award of the Production Engineering Department in 2020 by National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, India. He has published over 75 articles in various SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. He has published seven book chapters, holds 2 Indian patents, and 5 design registrations. He is editing several books for reputed international publishers

• 1. Overview of Sustainable Materials and their Importance2. Classification of Plant Fibers3. Sourcing, Cultivation and extraction methods of Plant Fibers4. Characterization of Plant Fibers5. Surface Modification Approaches for plant fibers to enhance Fiber-Matrix Interaction6. Reinforcement Types and their Influence on Composite Properties7. Selecting Matrix Materials for Polymer Composite Fabrication: Criteria and Considerations8. Fabrication Methods for Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites9. Hybridization Strategies for Enhanced Performance in Plant Fiber Composites: Techniques and Applications10. Mechanical Testing of Plant Fiber reinforced composites11. Exploring Plant Fiber as Reinforcement for Friction Composites: Feasibility and Potential Application12. Flammability Assessment of Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites: Characteristics and Behavior13. Plant Fiber Reinforced Geotextiles: Advancements in Eco-Friendly Soil Reinforcement14. Plant Fiber Composites as Construction and Building Materials: Properties, Performance, and Sustainability15. Applications of Sustainable Plant Fiber Composites in acoustic materials16. Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Fabricating Plant Fiber Reinforced Composites17. Usage of artificial intelligence for composite failure analysis18. Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of Plant Fiber Composites19. Recycling and End-of-Life Management of Plant Fiber Composites20. Economic Feasibility and Market Analysis of Plant Fiber Composites21. Standards and Regulations for Plant Fiber Composites22. Health and Safety Considerations in the Use of Plant Fiber Composites23. Case Studies and Real-world Applications of Plant Fiber Composites24. Future Trends and Challenges in Plant Fiber Composite Research