Bio-Based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites

ISBN: 9780323358330 出版年：2015 页码：232 Madbouly, Samy Zhang, Chaoqun Kessler, Michael R William Andrew_RM

Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites provides engineers and materials scientists a useful framework to help take advantage of the latest research conducted. Plant oil is one of the most attractive options as a substitute for non-renewable resources in polymers and composites, and is producing materials with very promising thermomechanical properties relative to traditional, petroleum-based polymers. In addition to critical processing and characterization information, the book assists engineers in deciding whether or not they should use a plant oil-based polymer over a petroleum-based polymer, discussing sustainability concerns, biodegradability, associated costs, and recommended applications. The book details the advancements in the development of polymeric materials and composites from plant oils, and provides a critical review of current applications in various fields, including packaging, biomedical, and automotive applications. Essential coverage of processing, characterization, and the latest research into polymeric materials and composites derived from plant oils (thermoplastics, thermosets, nanocomposites, and fiber reinforced composites)Critically reviews the potential applications of plant oil-based polymers, including sensors, structural parts, medical devices, and automotive interiorsIncludes the latest developments in multifunctional bio-based polymer composites