Format:
1 online resource (149 pages)
ISBN:
9783319714103
Series Statement:
SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science Ser.
Content:
Intro -- Foreword -- Contents -- About the Authors -- Abbreviations -- Introduction: Aim and Scope -- 1 Introduction on Natural Fibre Structure: From the Molecular to the Macrostructural Level -- 1.1 Main Biopolymers in Natural Fibres -- 1.1.1 Cellulose Microfibrils as Reinforcing Elements -- 1.1.2 Non-cellulosic Components as Matrix and Encrusting Elements -- 1.2 Cell Walls Microstructure and Plant Cells Organization -- 1.2.1 Building of Cell Walls -- 1.2.2 Cell Walls Morphology and Composition -- 1.2.3 Plant Cells Organization -- 1.3 Surface Properties and Porous Structure of Natural Fibres -- 1.3.1 Surface Physico-Chemistry -- 1.3.2 Surface Chemistry -- 1.3.3 Porous Structure, Specific Surface Area and Roughness -- References -- 2 Interfaces in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites: Definitions and Roles -- 2.1 Multiple and Multi-scale Interfaces Systems -- 2.2 Importance and Role of the Fibre/Matrix Interface -- 2.3 Strategies to Control Interfacial Adhesion in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites -- 2.4 Modifying Natural Fibres and Interfaces in Composites: Opportunities for New Functionalities? -- References -- 3 Modification of the Interface/Interphase in Natural Fibre Reinforced Composites: Treatments and Processes -- 3.1 Pre-treatments of Natural Fibres -- 3.1.1 Retting Treatments -- 3.1.2 Chemical Treatments -- 3.1.3 Thermal Treatments -- 3.2 Functionalization of Natural Fibres -- 3.2.1 Chemical Functionalization -- 3.2.2 Physical Treatments and Physical-Activated Chemical Functionalization -- 3.2.3 Incorporation of Amphoteric Compatibilizers -- 3.3 Treatment Processes -- 3.3.1 Wet Treatment Processes -- 3.3.2 Dry Treatment Processes -- 3.4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 4 Characterization of the Fibre Modifications and Localization of the Functionalization Molecules -- 4.1 Surface Energy Analysis.
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Additional Edition:
9783319714097
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe 9783319714097
Language:
English