Fiber Technology for Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Fiber Technology for Fiber-Reinforced Composites provides a detailed introduction to fiber reinforced composites, explaining the mechanics of fiber reinforced composites, along with information on the various fiber types, including manufacturing of fibers (starting from monomers and precursors), fiber spinning techniques, testing of fibers, and surface modification of fibers.

As material technologies develop, composite materials are becoming more and more important in transportation, construction, electronics, sporting goods, the defense industry, and other areas of research. Many engineers working in industry and academics at universities are trying to manufacture composite materials using a limited number of fiber types with almost no information on fiber technology, fiber morphology, fiber properties, and fiber sizing agents. This book fills that gap in knowledge.

Unique in that it focuses on a broad range of different fiber types used in composites manufacturingContains contributions from leading experts working in both industry and academiaProvides comprehensive coverage on both natural and nanofibers

1. Introduction to Fiber Technology 2. Fiber-reinforced Composites 3. Mechanics of Fiber Composites 4. Glass Fibers 5. Carbon Fibers 6. Aramid Fibers 7. Basalt Fibers 8. Ceramic and Boron Fibers 9. Natural Fibers 10. Nanofibers 11. Surface Modification of Fibers and Sizing Operations 12. The Use of Nanotechnology for Fiber-reinforced Composites 13. The Use of Biotechnology for Green Composites 14. Design and Optimization of Fiber Composites 15. Future Outlook