Natural Fiber Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Vinyl Polymer Composites: Development, Characterization and Applications

Natural Fibre Reinforced Vinyl Ester and Vinyl Polymer Composites: Characterization, Properties and Applications discusses recent advances on the development, characterization and application of natural fiber vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites. Various types of vinyl ester and vinyl based polymers, such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), low and high density polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) are discussed. Chapters focus on different composite fabrication processes, such as compression moulding, hand lay-up, and pultrusion processes. Key themes covered include the properties and characterization of vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites reinforced by natural fibers.

The effect of fiber treatment and coupling agents on mechanical and physical properties of these materials is also evaluated. In addition to a determination of physical and mechanical properties, studies on thermal, degradation, swelling behavior, and the morphological properties of natural fiber reinforced vinyl ester and vinyl polymer composites is also presented.

Presents the importance of vinyl ester and vinyl-based polymers as matrices in natural fiber compositesProvides a detailed and comprehensive review on the development, characterization and applications of natural fiber vinyl ester and vinyl polymers compositesLooks at recent fabrication techniques and the mechanical properties of materialsContains contributions from leading experts in the field

1. Introduction to natural Fiber reinforced vinyl ester and vinyl polymer composites 2. Natural Fiber reinforced vinyl polymer composites 3. Recent Advances in Polyethylene-based Biocomposites 4. Optimisation Method of Injection Moulding Parameters for Vinyl Based Polymer Composites 5. Fabrication and effect of immersion in various solutions on mechanical properties of pultruded kenaf Fiber composites: A review 6. Properties of betel nut husk reinforced vinyl ester composites 7. Sugarcane bagasse-filled poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) Composites: A Review 8. Mechanical properties and morphological analysis of roselle/sugar palm Fiber reinforced vinyl ester hybrid composites 9. Mechanical Properties of Mengkuang Leaves Fiber Reinforced Low Density Polyethylene Composite 10. Effect of coupling agent on mechanical properties and water absorption of rice husk filled impact modified poly(vinyl chloride) composites 11. Development of sugar palm Fiber reinforced vinyl ester composites 12. Taro Powder (Colocasia esculenta) Filler Reinforced Recycled High Density Polyethylene/ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Composites: Effect of Different Filler Loading and High Density Polyethylene grafted Glycolic Acid as Compatibilizer 13. Physical, Mechanical and Ballistic Properties of Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Poly Vinyl Butyral (PVB) and its Hybrid Composites 14. Hybridization of Commercial Fillers with Kenaf Core Fibers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Low Density Polyethylene/Thermoplastic Sago Starch Composites 15. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)/ Epoxidised Natural Rubber (ENR)/ Kenaf Core Composites: Preparation and properties 16. Characterization and Properties of Biodegradable Polymer Film Composites Based on Polyvinyl Alcohol and Tropical Fruit Waste Flour 17. Comparison Of Processing And Mechanical Properties Of Polypropylene/ Recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber/Rice Husk Powder Composites Modified With Silane And Acetic Anhydride Compound 18. Electrical–Based Applications of Natural Fiber Vinyl Polymer Composites