Textile Science and Clothing Technology Series editor Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Editor Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong ISSN 2197-9863 ISSN 2197-9871 (electronic) Textile Science and Clothing Technology ISBN 978-981-13-1971-6 ISBN 978-981-13-1972-3 (ebook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1972-3 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018950221 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore
This book is dedicated to: The lotus feet of my beloved Lord Pazhaniandavar My beloved late Father My beloved Mother My beloved Wife Karpagam and Daughters Anu and Karthika My beloved Brother Last but not least To everyone working in the textile sector to make it SUSTAINABLE
Contents Natural Fiber-Based Hybrid Bio-composites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications... 1 Rakesh Potluri 1 Introduction... 2 1.1 Polymers... 3 1.2 Natural Fibers... 7 2 Hybridization... 18 3 Processing of Natural Fibers and Hybrid Composites... 19 3.1 Fiber Extraction Methods... 19 3.2 Fiber Treatments... 22 3.3 Composite Processing Methods... 23 3.4 Hybrid Composite Processing... 25 4 Properties and Characterization... 28 4.1 Physical Properties... 28 4.2 Chemical Composition... 29 4.3 Mechanical, Thermal, and Dynamic Properties... 29 4.4 Properties of Hybrid Composite... 30 5 Applications of Natural Fiber Composites/Bio-Composites (NFC s)... 38 5.1 Automobile Industry... 39 5.2 Aircraft Industry... 40 5.3 Construction Industry... 41 5.4 Sporting Industry... 42 5.5 Electronics Industry... 43 5.6 Transport... 43 5.7 Energy Sector.... 43 6 Conclusion... 45 References... 45 vii
viii Contents Processing of Green Composites... 47 M. Ramesh and C. Deepa 1 Introduction... 47 2 Natural Fibers... 48 2.1 Fiber Extraction and Separation Process... 49 2.2 Fiber Surface Modification... 55 3 Processing of Green Composites... 56 3.1 Woven Fabric Production... 56 3.2 Hatschek Process... 56 3.3 Hand Lay-Up Technique... 57 3.4 Compression Moulding... 58 3.5 Carding Process... 59 3.6 Mould Method... 60 3.7 Extrusion Process... 60 3.8 Pultrusion... 61 3.9 Vacuum Infusion Technique... 61 4 Summary and Conclusion... 62 References... 66 Sisal Fibers Reinforced Epoxidized Nonedible Oils Based Epoxy Green Composites and Its Potential Applications... 73 Sushanta K. Sahoo, Vinay Khandelwal and Gaurav Manik 1 Introduction... 74 2 Industrial Application Prospective... 75 3 Plant Oil Based Bio-thermosets... 76 3.1 Plant Oils... 76 3.2 Chemical Modification of Plant Oils... 78 3.3 Plant Oil Based Thermoset Blends... 78 4 Natural Fibers: Potential Applications and Limitations... 79 5 Thermoset Green Composites... 80 5.1 Plant Oil Based Thermoset Composites... 81 5.2 Bio-Based Curing Agents for Green Composites... 82 6 Case Study: Sisal Fiber Reinforced Epoxidized Oil Based Epoxy Composites... 83 6.1 Synthesis and Characterization of Epoxidized Oils... 83 6.2 Formulation of Bio-epoxy Resin Blends... 86 6.3 Manufacturing of Bio-based Epoxy Composite... 87 6.4 Effect of Epoxidized Oils on Properties of Bio-epoxy Composites... 87 7 Conclusions... 96 References... 96