Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Preface
6 1 Introduction to Biobased Composites 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Biodegradable Materials 1.3 Polymers in Tissue Engineering 1.4 Environmental Realization 1.5 Biomass Composites Characteristics and Testing 1.6 Life‐cycle Assessment 1.7 Conclusions References
7 2 Processing Methods for Manufacture of Biobased Composites 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Biobased Materials 2.3 Processing Methods 2.4 Fabrication Techniques of Biobased Composites 2.5 Fillers and Reinforcements Used in the Preparation of Biobased Composites 2.6 Conclusion References
8 3 Physicochemical Analysis of Biobased Composites 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Performance of Biocomposites 3.3 Physicochemical Properties 3.4 Conclusion References
9 4 Characterization of Biobased Composites 4.1 Introduction 4.2 The Conception of Composites 4.3 Classification of Biocomposites 4.4 Materials for the Synthesis of Biobased Composites 4.5 Challenges of the Introduction of Natural Fiber References
10 5 Mechanical, Thermal, Tribological, and Dielectric Properties of Biobased Composites 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Characterization of Biobased Composites 5.3 Factors Influencing Various Properties of the Biobased Composites 5.4 Mechanical Properties of Biobased Composites 5.5 Thermal Properties of Biobased Composites 5.6 Tribological Properties of Biobased Composites 5.7 Dielectric Properties of Biobased Composites 5.8 Conclusions References
11 6 Flame Retardancy of Biobased Composites 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Types of Biobased Polymer Composites Used in a Flame‐Retardant Application 6.3 Role and Effect of Natural Byproducts on the Flame‐Retardant Behavior of a Biocomposite 6.4 Role and Effect of Biobased Natural Fibers on the Flammability of a Biocomposite 6.5 Summary References
12 7 Failure Mechanisms of Biobased Composites 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Matrix Materials for Biobased Composites 7.3 Trends in Biobased Composites 7.4 Adapted Manufacturing Technologies 7.5 Other Failure Criteria 7.6 Conclusion References
13 8 Recent Advances and Technologies of Biobased Composites 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Recent Advances on Biobased Matrices 8.3 Recent Advances on Biobased Reinforcements 8.4 Recent Advances on Biobased Composite Processing 8.5 Conclusion References
14 9 Biocomposites for Energy Storage