Banana Fibres and Their Composites

Processing, Design, Properties and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-30237-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 650 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Banana Fibres and their Composites: Processing, Design, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive resource that delves into the transformative potential of banana fibers in material science. Starting with an extensive overview of the fiber extraction and preparation process, the book examines the nuanced properties of these fibers. Through its meticulous approach, it explores how banana fibers are fabricated into textiles and composites, revealing their significant contributions to sustainable materials development. Offering in-depth insights, the book bridges the gap between traditional fiber applications and modern technological advancements, aiming to inspire innovation in both academic research and industrial manufacturing.

Additionally, the book concludes with selected case studies that showcase the diverse applications of banana fiber-based composites, ranging from textiles to advanced engineering materials. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, materials scientists, industrial engineers, and manufacturers seeking to harness the potential of natural fibers. By providing a detailed analysis of design properties and end-use applications, the book stands as an essential guide for developing sustainable, high-performance composites in various industries.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jawaid, Mohammad

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Banana: Geographic Distribution, and Cultivation
2. Banana Biomass and its Byproducts
3. Extraction of Banana Fibres by Different Methods
4. Anatomical Structure of Banana Fibres
5. Effect of Extraction on the Mechanical, Physical, and Biological Properties of Banana Fibre
6. Modification/Treatment of Banana Fibres by Various Techniques
7. Physical, Morphological, Chemical, Structural, Thermal, and Tensile Properties of Banana fibres
8. Manufacturing and Design of Banana Fibre Composites
9. Banana Fibre Non-Woven Reinforced Polymer Composites
10. Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoset Composites
11. Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
12. Cellulose Nanostructures Extracted from Banana Fibres
13. Banana Fibre-based Nanocomposites
14. Design and Modelling of Banana Fibre Composites
15. Thermal Properties of Banana Fibre -reinforced Polymer Composites
16. Accelerated Weathering and Biodegradable Properties of Banana-based Composites
17. Banana Fibre-reinforced Polymer Composites for Industrial and Tribological Applications
18. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Automotive Applications
19. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Construction and Building Material Applications
20. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Wind Turbine Blade Applications
21. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Aerospace Applications
22. Life-cycle Assessment of Banana Fibres and their Composites

Über Autor(innen)

Jawaid, Mohammad
Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at United Arab Emirates University. Previously he was a senior fellow (professor) in the Laboratory of Biocomposites Technology at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is an eminent scientist with more than twenty years of teaching, and research experience in composite materials. His research interests include hybrid reinforced/filled polymer composites, and advanced materials such as graphene/

nanoclay/fire retardant, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, and the modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibres and solid wood, and nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres.