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1 online resource (xvii, 542 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials |
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Woodhead Publishing in materials.
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Print version record. |
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"Woodhead Publishing and Maney Publishing on behalf of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Concern about global warming has led to renewed interest in the more sustainable use of natural fibres in composite materials. This important book reviews the wealth of recent research into improving the mechanical properties of natural-fibre thermoplastic composites so that they can be more widely used. The first part of the book provides an overview of the main types of natural fibres used in composites, how they are processed and, in particular, the way the fibre-matrix interface can be engineered to improve performance. Part two discusses the increasing use of natural-fibre composites in such areas as automotive and structural engineering, packaging and the energy sector. The final part of the book discusses ways of assessing the mechanical performance of natural-fibre composites. With its distinguished editor and team of contributors, Properties and performance of natural-fibre composites is a valuable reference for all those using these important materials in such areas as automotive and structural engineering. Provides an overview of the types of natural fibres used in compositesDiscusses fibre-matrix interface and how it can be engineered to improve performanceExamines the increasing use of natural-fibre composites in automotive and structural engineering and the packaging and energy sector. |
Subject |
Fibrous composites.
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Thermoplastic composites.
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Composites à fibres.
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Composites thermoplastiques.
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fibrous composite.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General)
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference.
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Fibrous composites
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Thermoplastic composites
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Added Author |
Pickering, Kim Louise.
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Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Properties and performance of natural fibre composites. Cambridge, England : Woodhead Publishing ; [England?] : Maney Publishing ; Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2008 9781420077940 (OCoLC)183259176 |
ISBN |
9781845694593 (electronic bk.) |
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1845694597 (electronic bk.) |
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9781420077940 (CRC Press) |
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1420077945 (CRC Press) |
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9781845692674 (Woodhead) |
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1845692675 (Woodhead) |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000061137920 |
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DEBBG BV042316607 |
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DEBSZ 414260880 |
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GBVCP 802955541 |
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NZ1 15582989 |
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