Interface Engineering of Natural Fibre Composites for Maximum Performance

Interface Engineering of Natural Fibre Composites for Maximum Performance

by N Zafeiropoulos
Released February 2011
Publisher(s): Woodhead Publishing
ISBN: 9780857092281

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Book description

One of the major reasons for composite failure is a breakdown of the bond between the reinforcement fibres and the matrix. When this happens, the composite loses strength and fails. By engineering the interface between the natural fibres and the matrix, the properties of the composite can be manipulated to give maximum performance. Interface engineering of natural fibre composites for maximum performance looks at natural (sustainable) fibre composites and the growing trend towards their use as reinforcements in composites.

Part one focuses on processing and surface treatments to engineer the interface in natural fibre composites and looks in detail at modifying cellulose fibre surfaces in the manufacture of natural fibre composites, interface tuning through matrix modification and preparation of cellulose nanocomposites. It also looks at the characterisation of fibre surface treatments by infrared and raman spectroscopy and the effects of processing and surface treatment on the interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties of natural fibre composites. Testing interfacial properties in natural fibre composites is the topic of part two which discusses the electrochemical characterisation of the interfacial properties of natural fibres, assesses the mechanical and thermochemical properties and moisture uptake behaviour of natural fibres and studies the fatigue and delamination of natural fibre composites before finishing with a look at Raman spectroscopy and x-ray scattering for assessing the interface in natural fibre composites

With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors Interface engineering of natural fibre composites for maximum performance is an invaluable resource to composite manufacturers and developers, materials scientists and engineers and anyone involved in designing and formulating composites or in industries that use natural fibre composites.

  • Examines characterisation of fibre surface treatments by infrared and raman spectroscopy and the effects of processing and surface treatment
  • Reviews testing interfacial properties in natural fibre composites including the electrochemical characterisation of the interfacial properties of natural fibres
  • Assesses the mechanical and thermochemical properties and moisture uptake behaviour of natural fibres and studies the fatigue and delamination of natural fibre composites

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Contributor contact details
  6. Part I: Processing and surface treatments to compose the interface in natural fibre composites
    1. Chapter 1: Modifying cellulose fiber surfaces in the manufacture of natural fiber composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 1.1 Introduction
      3. 1.2 Physical treatments
      4. 1.3 Chemical grafting
      5. 1.4 Conclusions
    2. Chapter 2: Interface engineering through matrix modification in natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 2.1 Introduction
      3. 2.2 Motivation behind using natural fibre composites and trends
      4. 2.3 Challenges in using natural fibre composites: the problem of low adhesion
      5. 2.4 Matrix modification, coupling mechanism and efficiency of bonding
      6. 2.5 Effect of matrix modification on interfacial properties
      7. 2.6 Effect of matrix modification on macroscopic properties
      8. 2.7 Future trends
      9. 2.8 Sources of further information and advice
    3. Chapter 3: Preparation of cellulose nanocomposites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 3.1 Introduction
      3. 3.2 Hierarchical structure of natural fibers
      4. 3.3 From micro- to nanoscale
      5. 3.4 Preparation of cellulose nanocrystals
      6. 3.5 Processing of cellulose nanocomposites
      7. 3.6 Properties of cellulose nanocomposites
      8. 3.7 Conclusions and future trends
    4. Chapter 4: Characterization of fiber surface treatments in natural fiber composites by infrared and Raman spectroscopy
      1. Abstract:
      2. 4.1 Introduction
      3. 4.2 Methods and techniques
      4. 4.3 Analysis of natural fibers and surface treatments
      5. 4.4 Chemical treatments
      6. 4.5 Interfaces in polymer composites
      7. 4.6 Summary
    5. Chapter 5: Testing the effect of processing and surface treatment on the interfacial adhesion of single fibres in natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 5.1 Introduction
      3. 5.2 Methods for characterization of single-fibre–polymer matrix interfacial adhesion
      4. 5.3 Review of lignocellulosic polymer fibre–matrix interfacial adhesion data
      5. 5.4 Conclusions
    6. Chapter 6: Assessing fibre surface treatment to improve the mechanical properties of natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 6.1 Mechanical testing of fibres
      3. 6.2 Statistical treatment of single-fibre strength
      4. 6.3 Mechanical properties of untreated single fibres
      5. 6.4 Influence of fibre treatment on mechanical properties of natural fibres
      6. 6.5 Conclusion
      7. 6.6 Acknowledgements
  7. Part II: Testing interfacial properties in natural fibre composites
    1. Chapter 7: Electrokinetic characterisation of interfacial properties of natural fibres
      1. Abstract:
      2. 7.1 Introduction
      3. 7.2 Streaming potential measurements
      4. 7.3 Electrokinetic properties of natural fibres
      5. 7.4 Conclusion
    2. Chapter 8: Mechanical assessment of natural fiber composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 8.1 Introduction
      3. 8.2 Materials and experimental procedures
      4. 8.3 Mechanical testing
      5. 8.4 Conclusions
    3. Chapter 9: Thermomechanical and spectroscopic characterization of natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 9.1 Introduction
      3. 9.2 Natural fibre composites
      4. 9.3 Interfaces in natural fibre composites and their characterization
      5. 9.4 Microscopic techniques
      6. 9.5 Spectroscopic techniques
      7. 9.6 Thermomechanical methods
      8. 9.7 Conclusions
    4. Chapter 10: Assessing the moisture uptake behavior of natural fibres
      1. Abstract:
      2. 10.1 Introduction
      3. 10.2 Methods of quantifying moisture uptake of natural fibres
      4. 10.3 Moisture uptake behaviour of various natural fibres
      5. 10.4 Summary
      6. 10.5 Acknowledgements
    5. Chapter 11: Creep and fatigue of natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 11.1 Introduction
      3. 11.2 Fundamentals of the creep test
      4. 11.3 Life prediction of natural fibre composites using long-term creep analysis
      5. 11.4 Creep modelling
      6. 11.5 Nonlinear viscoelastic response
      7. 11.6 Stress relaxation
      8. 11.7 Fatigue
      9. 11.8 Factors affecting the fatigue life of natural fibre composites
      10. 11.9 Wood-based composites
      11. 11.10 Conclusions
      12. 11.11 Acknowledgements
      13. 11.12 Notation
    6. Chapter 12: Impact behavior of natural fiber composite laminates
      1. Abstract:
      2. 12.1 Introduction
      3. 12.2 Phenomenon description
      4. 12.3 Testing methods and instruments
      5. 12.4 Interpretation of the experimental data
      6. 12.5 Nondestructive inspection (NDI) ultrasonic techniques
      7. 12.6 Acknowledgements
    7. Chapter 13: Raman spectroscopy and x-ray scattering for assessing the interface in natural fibre composites
      1. Abstract:
      2. 13.1 Introduction to Raman spectroscopy
      3. 13.2 Raman spectroscopy and measurements of molecular deformation in polymer fibres
      4. 13.3 X-ray diffraction and stress analysis in fibres and composites
      5. 13.4 Raman spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction measurements of molecular and crystal deformation in cellulose fibres
      6. 13.5 Discussion
      7. 13.6 Conclusions
  8. Index

Product information

  • Title: Interface Engineering of Natural Fibre Composites for Maximum Performance
  • Author(s): N Zafeiropoulos
  • Release date: February 2011
  • Publisher(s): Woodhead Publishing
  • ISBN: 9780857092281