Biodegradable Green Composites [Hardcover]

This book comprehensively addresses surface modification of natural fibers to make them more effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Topics include the elucidation of important aspects surrounding chemical and green approaches for the surface modification of natural fibers, the use of recycled waste, properties of biodegradable polyesters, methods such as electrospinning, and applications of hybrid composite materials.

Contributors xii

Preface xiv

1 Biodegradable Green Composites 1
Sreerag Gopi, Anitha Pius, and Sabu Thomas

1.1 Introduction 2

1.2 Biodegradable Polymers 2

1.2.1 Starch 2

1.2.2 Cellulose 4

1.2.3 Chitin and Chitosan 4

1.2.4 Proteins 5

1.3 Nanofillers for Composites 5

1.3.1 Cellulose‐Based Nanofillers 5

1.3.2 Carbon Nanotube 7

1.3.3 Clay 7

1.3.4 Functional Fillers 7

1.4 Nanocomposites from Renewable Resources 8

1.4.1 Cellulose Nanocomposites 9

1.4.2 CNT Nanocomposites 9

1.4.3 Clay Nanocomposites 10

1.4.4 Functional Nanocomposites 10

1.5 Processing of Green Composites 10

1.6 Applications 11

1.6.1 Packaging 11

1.6.2 Electronics, Sensor, and Energy Applications 11

1.6.3 Medicinal Applications 12

1.7 Conclusion 12

References 12

2 Surface Modification of Natural Fibers Using Plasma Treatment 18
Danmei Sun

2.1 Introduction 19

2.1.1 Natural Fiber Materials and their ProlĂ#