15 10 Analysis of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of A Biobased Composite with Sisal Powder 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Biobased Composites 10.3 Polyester Matrix Composites 10.4 Manufacture of Composites 10.5 Physical–Mechanical Tests 10.6 Analysis of Physical and Mechanical Properties 10.7 Conclusions Acknowledgments References
16 11 Physico‐Mechanical Properties of Biobased Composites 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Physico‐Mechanical Property of the Biobased Composites 11.3 Applications of Biobased Composites 11.4 Conclusions References
17 12 Synthesis and Utilization of Biodegradable Polymers 12.1 Introduction 12.2 Synthesis Techniques of Biodegradable Polymers 12.3 Biodegradable Polymers and Their Synthesis 12.4 Applications of Biopolymers in Industries 12.5 Conclusion References
18 13 Forecasts of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites and Its Degradability Concerns – A Review 13.1 Introduction 13.2 Recent Trends of Natural Fiber Production from Plants 13.3 Magnitude of Natural Fibers at this Juncture 13.4 Constraints and Competence of Natural Fibers 13.5 Degradability of Polymeric Natural Fiber Composites 13.6 Marine Application of Natural Fiber Composites and Its Degradation 13.7 Conclusion Acknowledgments References
19 14 Biofibers and Biopolymers for Biocomposites – in the Eyes of Spectroscopy 14.1 Introduction 14.2 Characterization 14.3 Conclusions References
20 15 Environmental Impact Study on Biobased Composites Using Lifecycle Methodology 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Lifecycle Assessment 15.3 Simplified Case Study 15.4 Goal and Scope 15.5 System Boundary 15.6 Inventory Analysis 15.7 Impact Assessment 15.8 Results 15.9 Conclusion References
21 Index
List of Tables
1 Chapter 1Table 1.1 Mechanical and physical characteristics of some natural fibers.Table 1.2 Informative values on the different properties of the fibers.Table 1.3 Specific properties of the fibers.Table 1.4 Specific properties of the fibers with respect to the cost ratio.
2 Chapter 2Table 2.1 Examples of commercially available biobased thermosetting polymers.Table 2.2 Fabrication methods to produce biocomposites.
3 Chapter 3Table 3.1 Degradation temperatures of some natural fibers.
4 Chapter 4Table 4.1 Properties of natural fibers.
5 Chapter 5Table 5.1 Thermal