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Carbon and glass fibre reinforced composite materials have been
used for many years in several different types of applications.
However, these conventional composites are derived from
non-renewable reinforcements and they pose a significant threat to
the environment. Government legislation and consumer behaviour have
recently forced many industries to adapt sustainable composites.
Industries such as automotive, marine and aerospace are now seeking
sustainable lightweight composites with the aim to reduce the
overall weight of the components with enhanced materials and design
aspects. Therefore, there is high demand on research for the
development of sustainable lightweight composites. This book
presents a comprehensive review of lightweight composites with the
central aim to increase their use in key industrial sectors such as
automotive, marine and aerospace. There is no such book currently
available that is dedicated to sustainable lightweight applications
covering important topics such as key drivers for lightweight
composites, mechanical properties, damage characterisation,
durability and environmental aspects. Key topics that are addressed
include: The roles of reinforcements and matrices in composite
materials Sustainable natural fibre reinforcements and their
morphological structures Lightweight applications and properties
requirements Design, manufacturing processes and their effects on
properties Testing and damage characterisation of composite
materials Sustainable composites and techniques for property
enhancement Future trends and challenges for sustainable composites
in lightweight applications It will be a valuable reference
resource for those working in material Science, polymer science,
materials engineering, and industries involved in the manufacture
of automotive and aerospace components from lightweight composite
materials.
Repair of Polymer Composites: Methodology, Techniques, and
Challenges discusses fundamental issues related to the repair of
composites and their suitability in various industrial sectors,
such as aerospace, automotive, marine and construction, etc. The
repair of composites is complex and requires a thorough
understanding of the various types of damage mechanisms in order to
apply the appropriate NDT techniques. This book explores these
issues in significant detail and presents systematic procedures and
methods, thus serving as a useful reference for both undergraduate
and postgraduate students, academic researchers, engineers and
other professionals who are interested in this exciting field of
research.
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