Fiber Technology for Fiber-Reinforced Composites

Chapter 1: Introduction to Fiber Technology

1.The Importance of Fibers for Composites

2.Fiber Reinforced Composites, A Historical Perspective

3.The Need for Fiber Technology Book

Chapter 2: Fiber-reinforced Composites

1.Introduction (Definitions, Applications)

2.Materials (Reinforcements, Matrices, Fiber/Matrix Adhesion)

3.Manufacturing

4.Characterization and Testing

5.Fiber Surface Treatments

6.Conclusion

7.References

Chapter 3: Mechanics of Fiber Composites

1.Introduction

2. Mechanics of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites

3. Mechanics of Short Fiber-Reinforced Composites

4. Mechanics of Woven Fabric Composites

5. Interfacial Mechanics in Fiber-Reinforced Composites

6. Mechanics of Curved Composites

7. Strength Failure Theories

8. Dynamic Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Composites

Chapter 4: Glass Fibers

1. Introduction

2. History of Glass Fiber

3. Manufacturing process of Glass

Fiber and Its Products

4. Types of Glass Fibers,

5. Physical Properties of Glass Fibers

6. Surface Chemistry of Glass Fibers and Its Adhesion to Matrix

7. Conclusion

8. References

Chapter 5: Carbon Fibers

1. Introduction

2. Different Precursors and Fiber Formation Methods

3. Carbonization Process

4.Characterization Techniques

5. Recent Developments in Technology

6. Applications of Carbon Fibers

7. Conclusion

8. References

Chapter 6: Aramid Fibers

1.Types, structure and composition

2.Fiber Manufacturing

3.Fiber properties

4.Applications

5.References

Chapter 7: Basalt Fibers

1.Introduction to basalt fibers

2.Preparation of Basalt Fibers

3.Characterization of Basalt Fibers

4.Mechanical, Electronic and Thermal Properties

5.Surface Treatment of Basalt Fibers

6.Basalt Fiber Reinforced Composites

7.Applications of Basalt Fibers

8.Conclusions

9.References

Chapter 8: Ceramic and Boron Fibers

1. Introduction

2. Classification of Ceramic Fibers: Oxide and Non-oxide Ceramic Fibers

3. Structures and Properties of Ceramic Fibers

4. Manufacturing Processes of the Inorganic Fibers

5. Applications of Ceramic and Boron Fibers

Chapter 9: Natural Fibers

1. Introduction to Natural Fibers

1.1. Introduction

1.2. History

2. Biology of Plant Fibers

2.1. Structure of Herbal Plant Fibers

2.2. Structure of Wood Fibers

2.3. Seed and Fruit Fibers

2.3.1 Cotton

2.3.2 Kapok

2.4. Bast and Leaf Fibers

2.4.1 Abaca

2.4.2 Sisal

2.4.3 Jute

2.4.4 Flax

2.4.5 Hemp

2.4.6 Henequen

2.4.7 Kenaf

3. Ethnobotany of Natural Fibers

4. Conclusion and Future Outlook

5. References

Chapter 10: Nanofibers

1.Introduction

1.1.Micro- and Nanofibers

1.2.Methods Used to Form Micro- and Nanofibers

2. Electrospinning

2.1.The Fundamental Aspect

2.2.Factors Affecting Fiber Formation

2.3.Nanofibers containing nanoparticles

2.4.Fiber-Reinforced Composites

3.Potential Applications

3.1. Filter Membranes

3.2.NanofiberBased Sensors

3.3.Catalysts

3.4.Energy

Chapter 11: Surface Modification of Fibers and Sizing Operations

1. Introduction

2.Physical methods

2.1.Plasma Treatment

2.2.Thermal treatment

2.3.UV Treatment

2.4.Electron and Ion Bombardment

2.5.Ozone Treatment

f.Laser Treatment

3.Chemical Treatment

3.1.Alkaline Treatment

3.2.Acetylation treatment

3.3.Silane Treatment

3.4.Oxidative Treatment

3.5.Graft Copolymerization

3.6.Other Chemical Treatments

4.Biochemical Methods

5. Sizing

6. References

Chapter 12: The Use of Nanotechnology for Fiber-reinforced Composites

1.Introduction

2.Nanotechnology

3.Nanocomposite Materials

4.Fiber

4.1.Structure of fiber

4.2.Fiber Applications

5.Fiber Reinforced Composites Properties

5.1.Mechanical Properties

5.2.Electrical Properties

6.Applications

6.1.Bioapplications

6.2.Energy Applications

7.Conclusions

8.Future Perspectives

Chapter 13: The Use of Biotechnology for Green Composites

1. Introduction to Green Composites

1.1.Introduction

1.2.Life Cycle Assesment (LCA)

1.3.LCA’s of Composite Materials

2.Natural Fiber Sources

2.1.Animal Fibers

2.2.Plant Fibers

2.2.1.Wood Fibers

2.2.1.1 Nanocellulose

2.2.1.2 Lignin

2.2.2. Sisal Fibers

2.2.3.Jute Fibers

3.Natural Polymer Sources

2.1. PolyLactic Acid (PLA)

2.2.Polyhydroxylalkanoates (PHA)

2.3. Celluloseacetate (CA)

2.4. Thermoplastic Starch (TPS)

4.Biotechnology

5.Biotechnology for composites

6.Applications

7.Conclusion and Future Outlook

8.References

Chapter 14: Design and Optimization of Fiber Composites

1.Introduction

2.Structural Design

2.1. Design Requirements

2.2.Materials Selection

3. Optimization

Chapter 15: Future Outlook

Summary of Fiber Production Technologies, Challenges, Strategies, and Future Perspectives of Fiber Technology and Composites