Green Composites from Natural Resources
Author | : Vijay Kumar Thakur |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2013-11-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466570702 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466570709 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Global awareness of environmental issues has resulted in the emergence of economically and environmentally friendly bio-based materials free from the traditional side effects of synthetics. This book delivers an overview of the advancements made in the development of biorenewable resources-based materials, including processing methods and potential applications in bio-based green composites. Covering various kinds of cellulosic biofibers, the text provides information on more eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to synthetic polymers and discusses the present state and growing utility of green materials from natural resources.