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Natural Fibres: Structure, Properties and Applications Read chapter Read first chapter

2011 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

23. Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites for Automotive Applications

Authors : James Njuguna, Paul Wambua, Krzysztof Pielichowski, Kambiz Kayvantash

Published in: Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg

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Abstract

Natural fibre-reinforced composites have recently received much attention because of their attractive properties such as lightweight, non-abrasive, combustible, non-toxic, low cost and biodegradable. This chapter examines the applications of natural fibre-reinforced composites and nanocomposites in automotive structural applications. Various applied and promising natural fibre-reinforced composites and nanocomposites including flax, hemp, kenaf, wood, pineapple, banana and sisal are presented. Key determinants to performance-specific properties of natural fibre-reinforced composites are discussed in detail. These include fibre–matrix adhesion, fibre mechanical properties, moisture, impact and fatigue, thermal stability and preparation of fibre-reinforced composites. The chapter further looks into lightweight component manufacturing techniques including their potentials and limitations. Examples of current applications are given, and future trends are outlined while addressing the main drawbacks faced by these composites to lightweight components or vehicle manufacturing.

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Metadata
Title
Natural Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites for Automotive Applications
Authors
James Njuguna
Paul Wambua
Krzysztof Pielichowski
Kambiz Kayvantash
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Book
Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites

Print ISBN: 978-3-642-17369-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-642-17370-7

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17370-7_23

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