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Format: 1 online resource (419 pages)

ISBN: 9780443151873 , 9780443151866

Series Statement: Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering

Content: "Coir Fiber and its Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications presents unified knowledge on eco-friendly coir fiber composites, covering their characterization, design, manufacture and applications. The properties of coir fiber and its extraction and processing are explored in-depth, thus helping researchers, scientists and those working in various industries understand the need of coir fiber composites in the development of green, biodegradable and sustainable components that have potential in real-world applications. The book elaborates on the basic characterization of coir fibers and its composite properties such, including its physical, mechanical, morphological, thermal, structural and chemical properties"--

Note: Front cover -- Half title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Contributors -- About the editor -- Chapter 1 Coir fiber: Geographic distribution and cultivation -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Coconut fiber production and geographical distribution in the world -- 1.3 Cultivation of coconut tress -- 1.4 Influence of climate change and environmental influence on coconut productions -- 1.5 Ecological and economic properties of coconut fiber -- 1.6 Conclusion -- Conflicts of interest -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 2 Extraction of coir fibers by different methods -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Natural fibers -- 2.3 Types of coconut coir -- 2.4 Extraction of coir fibers -- 2.4.1 Traditional fiber extraction -- 2.4.2 Mechanical extraction of coir fiber -- 2.4.3 Decorticator type core fiber extraction -- 2.4.4 Coir fiber extraction using combing machines -- 2.4.5 Green microbial treatments of coir fiber -- 2.4.6 Bleaching of coir fibers -- 2.4.7 Hydrogen peroxide bleaching of coir fibers -- 2.4.8 Peracetic acid bleaching of coir fibers -- 2.5 Harvesting and husking of coir fibers -- 2.5.1 Retting -- 2.5.2 Defibering -- 2.5.3 Finishing -- 2.5.4 Coir byproducts and waste -- 2.5.5 Environmental friendly method for broader extraction applications -- 2.5.6 The future of coir fibers -- 2.6 Coir fiber applications -- 2.7 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3 Anatomical structure of coir fibers -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Structures and morphology -- 3.3 Anatomical characteristics -- 3.4 Effect of treatments on coir fiber anatomical characteristics -- References -- Chapter 4 Review on coir fiber surface modification by various techniques -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Natural fibers-A sustainable choice -- 4.3 Coir-The golden fiber -- 4.3.1 Major producers -- 4.3.2 Extraction of coir fiber -- 4.3.3 Structure of coir fiber. , 4.3.4 Brown fiber vs. white fiber -- 4.3.5 Natural fiber-based composites -- 4.3.6 Restrictions for natural fiber-based composites -- 4.4 Treatment techniques for coir fibers -- 4.4.1 Physical methods -- 4.4.2 Chemical methods -- 4.4.3 Alkaline treatment -- 4.4.4 Chemical coupling -- 4.4.5 Other chemical modification techniques -- 4.5 Effect of coir fiber in polymer composites -- 4.6 Facts about coir -- 4.7 The wonders of coir -- 4.8 Applications of treated coir fibers -- 4.9 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Physical, morphological, structural, thermal, and tensile properties of coir fibers -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Properties of coir fibers -- 5.2.1 Physical -- 5.2.2 Morphological -- 5.2.3 Thermal -- 5.2.4 Structural -- 5.2.5 Tensile -- 5.3 Properties of coir-based composites -- 5.3.1 Structural properties -- 5.3.2 Coir composites interfacial strength and critical length -- 5.3.3 Thermal properties -- 5.3.4 Properties of water absorption -- 5.3.5 Effect of composite parameters on properties -- 5.3.6 Natural fiber polypropylene composites -- 5.4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgment -- Conflicts of interest -- References -- Chapter 6 Matrix materials for coir fibers: Mechanical and morphological properties -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Composition of coir fibers -- 6.2.1 Chemical composition -- 6.3 Extraction of coir fiber -- 6.4 Matrix material for coir fiber composite -- 6.4.1 Polymer matrix materials -- 6.4.2 Biopolymer matrix material -- 6.4.3 Ceramics matrix-based coir fiber composites -- 6.5 Preparation of coir fiber polymer composites -- 6.5.1 Open molding -- 6.5.2 Extrusion -- 6.5.3 Injection molding -- 6.5.4 Resin transfer molding (RTM) -- 6.5.5 Compression molding -- 6.6 Properties of coir fiber composite -- 6.6.1 Physical and mechanical properties -- 6.6.2 Thermal properties -- 6.6.3 Structural properties -- 6.6.4 Water absorption properties. , 6.7 Application of coir fiber composite -- 6.8 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 Manufacturing and design of coir fiber composites -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Types of coir fiber reinforcement -- 7.2.1 Short and long/continuous fibers -- 7.2.2 Woven fabrics -- 7.2.3 Nonwoven fabrics -- 7.3 Hybrid coir fiber reinforced composites -- 7.3.1 Hybrid composites of coir fiber/natural fibers -- 7.3.2 Hybrid composites of coir fiber/synthetic fibers -- 7.4 Treatment methods of coir fibers -- 7.4.1 Chemical treatment methods of coir fibers -- 7.4.2 Other treatment methods -- 7.5 Coir fiber reinforced composites manufacturing techniques -- 7.5.1 Hand lay-up -- 7.5.2 Compression molding -- 7.5.3 Injection molding -- 7.5.4 Resin transfer molding -- 7.5.5 Extrusion molding -- 7.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 Mechanical properties of coir and coir-based hybrid polymeric composites -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced different polymeric composites -- 8.2.1 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced epoxy composites -- 8.2.2 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced polyester composites -- 8.2.3 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-based polybutylene succinate composites -- 8.2.4 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-based polylactic acid composites -- 8.2.5 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-based polypropylene (PP) composites -- 8.2.6 Mechanical properties of coir fiber-based vinyl ester composites -- 8.3 Mechanical properties of coir-based hybrid natural fiber composites -- 8.3.1 Mechanical properties of coir/banana fiber-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.3.2 Mechanical properties of coir/pineapple fiber-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.3.3 Mechanical properties of coir/silk fiber-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.3.4 Mechanical properties of coir/jute fiber-reinforced polymeric composites. , 8.3.5 Mechanical properties of coir/kenaf fiber-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.3.6 Mechanical properties of coir/luffa-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.3.7 Mechanical properties of coir/bagasse-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.4 Mechanical properties of hybrid coir/synthetic fiber-reinforced polymeric composites -- 8.5. Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9 Thermal properties of coir fiber-reinforced polymer composites -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Coir fibers: Structure, modifications, and properties -- 9.2.1 Structure of coir fibers -- 9.2.2 Chemical composition of coir fibers -- 9.2.3 Morphological properties -- 9.2.4 Structural properties -- 9.2.5 Thermal properties of coir fibers -- 9.3 Composite's manufacturing -- 9.4 Thermal properties of coir fibers-based polymer composites -- 9.4.1 Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) -- 9.4.2 Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis -- 9.5 Thermal properties coir fibers-based polymer blend composites -- 9.5.1 Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) -- 9.5.2 Dynamic mechanical thermal analysis -- 9.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 Cellulose nanostructures extracted from coir fibers -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Coir fiber material -- 10.2.1 Coir fiber origin -- 10.2.2 Coir fiber extraction -- 10.2.3 Coir fiber chemical composition -- 10.2.4 Coir fiber properties -- 10.2.5 Coir fiber treatment -- 10.2.6 Coir fiber potential applications -- 10.2.7 SWOT analysis of coir fiber and associated biocomposites -- 10.2.8 Coir-based nanocellulose -- 10.3 Nanocellulose -- 10.3.1 Description of nanocellulose -- 10.3.2 Classification of nanocellulose structure -- 10.4 Nanocellulose extraction methods -- 10.4.1 Mechanical treatment -- 10.4.2 Chemical treatment -- 10.5 Chemical modification of nanocellulose -- 10.5.1 Imputation of ionic charges to nanocellulosic surfaces. , 10.5.2 Formation of hydrophobic surfaces of nanocellulose -- 10.5.3 Polymer grafting on cellulose -- 10.6 Nanocellulose applications -- 10.6.1 Nanocellulose as a templating agent -- 10.6.2 Nanocellulose as aerogels and hydrogels -- 10.6.3 Nanocarbon-nanocellulose composites -- 10.6.4 Nanocellulose-based organic polymer matrices -- 10.6.5 Nanocellulose-based inorganic nanoparticle composites -- 10.6.6 Nanocellulose in medical applications -- 10.6.7 Nanocellulose in biosensing and sensing -- 10.6.8 Nanocellulose for fire retardants and thermal stability -- 10.7 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Physicochemical and morphological properties of microcrystalline cellulose and nanocellulose extracted from coir fibers and its composites -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Nanocellulose -- 11.3 Microcrystalline cellulose -- 11.3.1 Acid hydrolysis -- 11.3.2 Alkali hydrolysis -- 11.3.3 Steam explosion -- 11.3.4 Extrusion -- 11.3.5 Radiation-enzymatic -- 11.4 Coir fiber as a prominent lignocellulosic material -- 11.5 Microcrystalline cellulose and nanocellulose reinforced composites extracted from coir materials -- 11.6 Application of nanocellulose and microcrystalline cellulose -- 11.7 Conclusion -- Conflicts of interest -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 12 Coir fiber-based nanocomposites: Synthesis and application -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.1.1 What is fiber? -- 12.2 Composite (a definition) -- 12.2.1 Fibrous amalgams -- 12.2.2 Natural fiber amalgams -- 12.2.3 Coir fiber composites -- 12.3 Nanocomposite -- 12.3.1 Coir fiber nanocomposites -- 12.3.2 Synthesis of coir fiber nanocomposites -- 12.4 Characterization and general properties of coir fiber -- 12.4.1 Chemical constituents -- 12.4.2 Physical and mechanical potentials -- 12.4.3 Thermal behavior -- 12.4.4 Microstructural characteristics -- 12.4.5 Functional group analysis -- 12.5 Applications. , 12.6 Future prospect and commercialization of coir fiber nanocomposite.

Additional Edition: Print version: Jawaid, Mohammad Coir Fiber and Its Composites San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology,c2022

Language: English