Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites

Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites provides engineers and materials scientists a useful framework to help take advantage of the latest research conducted in this rapidly advancing field-enabling them to develop and commercialize their own products quickly and more successfully. Plant oil is one of the most attractive options as a substitute for non-renewable resources in polymers and composites, and is producing materials with very promising thermomechanical properties relative to traditional, petroleum-based polymers. In addition to critical processing and characterization information, the book assists engineers in deciding whether or not they should use a plant oil-based polymer over a petroleum-based polymer, discussing sustainability concerns, biodegradability, associated costs, and recommended applications. The book details the advancements in the development of polymeric materials and composites from plant oils, and provides a critical review of current applications in various fields, including packaging, biomedical, and automotive applications. Also includes the latest progress in developing multifunctional biobased polymers-by increasing thermal conductivity or adding antibacterial properties, for example. Essential coverage of processing, characterization, and the latest research into polymeric materials and composites derived from plant oils (thermoplastics, thermosets, nanocomposites, and fiber reinforced composites)Critically reviews the potential applications of plant oil-based polymers, including sensors, structural parts, medical devices, and automotive interiorsIncludes the latest developments in multifunctional bio-based polymer composites INDICE: 1. Introduction of Plant Oils2. Plant oil-based derivatives3. Plant oil-based polyurethane4. Plant oil-based polyhydroxyurethane5. Plant oil-based polyester6. Plant oil-based polyether7. Plant oil-based epoxy and other polymers8. Enzyme assisted plant oil-based polymers9. Plant oil-based nanocomposites10. Fiber reinforced plant oil-based composites11. Industrial applications of plant oil-based products12. Future of plant oil-based products

• ISBN: 978-0-323-35833-0
• Editorial: William Andrew
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 05/10/2015
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés