Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites

Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites

Discover the principles and applications of biocomposites with this comprehensive guide

For decades, lightweight composites composed of synthetic fibers have found an enormous range of industrial applications, often replacing metals in various industrial processes because of their distinctive properties. However, these synthetic fibers produce considerable carbon dioxide emissions and are difficult to recycle, making them unsuited to renewable industry and the demands of a sustainable world. In recent years, polymer composites of natural fibers―called biocomposites―have been gaining popularity, presenting a superior alternative both ecologically and mechanically.

Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites provides a comprehensive overview of these natural fiber polymer composites and their properties as they behave in relate motion and interact with other substances. Drawing insights from both academic research and industry, it provides both theoretical insights and practical applications of biocomposite polymers. The result is an essential tool in updating industry with cutting-edge technology for a sustainable future.

Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites readers will also find:

• Detailed discussion of biocomposites as they interact with different matrices, nanoparticles, and more
• Applications for technologies in areas including dental, biomedical, and tissue engineering
• An editorial team with decades of combined experience in biocomposite research

Tribological Properties, Performance, and Applications of Biocomposites is ideal for materials scientists, chemists, and engineering scientists in both academia and industry.

Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India. His field of expertise is natural fiber–based composites and material characterization.

Dr. Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research, Coimbatore, India. His publications span a wide range, including topics such as natural fibers, biocomposites, and 3D printing.

Dr. Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Tamil Nadu, India. He has published research articles, book chapters, and books in the theme of biocomposites.

Dr. Ganesan Chinnachamy, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, India. His field of expertise is composite materials.

Dr. Chandrasekar Muthukumar is presently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Aeronautical Sciences, Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science, Chennai, India. He has 5 years of teaching and academic research experience. His field of expertise includes Fibre Metal Laminate (FML), natural fibres, bio-composites, aging and their characterization. His publications are based on the fabrication and characterization techniques of Biocomposites, Aging studies in Biocomposites and Creep analysis of Biocomposites. He has authored and co-authored 32 research articles in SCI Journals, 24 book chapters and 5 articles in the conference proceedings. He is a peer reviewer for Journal of Composite Materials, Polymer Composites, Materials Research Express and Journal of Natural fibres.

Dr. Senthilkumar Krishnasamy is currently working as Research Scientist at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He had been working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), India, from 2010 to 2018 (October). His area of research interests includes modification and treatment of natural fibers, nanocomposites, hybrid reinforced polymer composites. He has 10 years of teaching and research experience in the field of natural fibre reinforced composites. He has extensive knowledge on the mechanical, vibration and morphological characterizations. He has published research papers and book chapters in the tribological behavior of Biocomposites. Till date, he has published more than 30 International journal papers, 25 book chapters, 12 International Conference papers and 6 national conference papers in the field of natural fiber composites.

Dr. Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani is working as Associate Professor in the School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (KARE), Tamil Nadu, India. He is also a visiting researcher at KMUTNB. He is a member international society such as the Society of Automotive Engineers and the International Association of Advanced Materials. He won the Researcher Incentive Award in 2018 at KARE. He has co-authored research papers and book chapters in the tribological behavior of Biocomposites. His publications includes 23 research articles, authored and co-authored 23 book chapters and 9 articles in the conference proceedings. He is a peer reviewer for International Journals like International Journal of Polymer Science, Polymers, and Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials.

Dr. Ganesan Chinnachamy is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), Tamil Nadu, India. He has around 10 years of teaching and research experience. He is a member of international societies such as the Aeronautical Society of India, Institution of Engineers (India), and the International Association of Advanced Materials. He received the Chartered Engineer (CEng) from the Institution of Engineers (India) in the year 2020. He was awarded the Best Teacher and the Researcher Incentive Award in 2018 at HITS. His research interests include Fatigue life analysis and modeling of composite structures, Finite element analysis, Damage modeling of composite structures, Green composite and Tribology. He is a reviewer for various international journals and to name a few are Journal of Engineering Manufacture (SAGE Publications), Engineering Fracture Mechanics (Elsevier Publications), International Polymer Processing (De Gruyter Publications), Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC) and AIAA Conferences.