Lignin in Polymer Composites

Lignin in Polymer Composites presents the latest information on lignin, a natural polymer derived from renewable resources that has great potential as a reinforcement material in composites because it is non-toxic, inexpensive, available in large amounts, and is starting to be deployed in various materials applications due to its advantages over more traditional oil-based materials.

This book reviews the state-of-the-art on the topic and their applications to composites, including thermoplastic, thermosets, rubber, foams, bioplastics, nanocomposites, and lignin-based carbon fiber composites. In addition, the book covers critical assessments on the economics of lignin, including a cost-performance analysis that discusses its strengths and weaknesses as a reinforcement material.

Finally, the huge potential applications of lignin in industry are explored with respect to its low cost, recyclable properties, and fully biodegradable composites, and the way they apply to the automotive, construction, and packaging industries.

Reviews the state-of-the-art on the topic and their applications to composites, including thermoplastic, thermosets, rubber, foams, bioplastics, nanocomposites, and lignin-based carbon fiber compositesPresents the essential processing and properties information for engineers and materials scientists, enabling the use of lignin in compositesProvides critical insight into the applications and future trends of lignin-based composites, including advantages, shortcomings, and economicsIncludes a thorough coverage of extraction, modification, processing, and applications of the material

Chapter 1- Sources of lignin
Chapter 2- Extraction and types of lignin
Chapter 3- Lignin linkages and model compounds
Chapter 4- Characterisation and properties of lignin
Chapter 5- Lignin based Aerogels
Chapter 6- Lignin reinforcement in thermoplastic composites
Chapter 7- Lignin reinforcement in thermosets composites
Chapter 8- Lignin reinforcement in bioplastic composites
Chapter 9- Lignin reinforced nano composites
Chapter 10- Lignin reinforced rubber composites
Chapter 11- Lignin based carbon fiber and their composites
Chapter 12- Lignin based foaming materials
Chapter 13- Applications of lignin materials and their composites