High Performance Biocomposites Reinforced by Natural Fibers: Recent Developments and Application s in Construction and Automotive Fields
A special issue of ChemEngineering (ISSN 2305-7084).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 June 2020) | Viewed by 330
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biocomposites reinforced by natural fibers; hybrid joints between metals and composites materials; implementation and characterization of innovative sandwich structures; residual stress analysis by mechanical methods; strain measurement by electrical strain gauges
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is devoted to recent developments of high performance biocomposites, i.e., of polymer matrix composites reinforced by natural long fibers, characterized by mechanical performance which is higher than those of the polymer matrix alone. It covers all the main research activities related to advanced manufacturing processes, fibers treatments, mechanical characterization, and aging tests. The Special Issue is particularly focused on the applications of such materials in the construction and automotive fields, characterized by a high interest toward biocomposite having high mechanical performance in terms of static and fatigue strength, fracture and impact strength, and wear and aging, also in the presence of water or moisture. All original research works on these matters are welcomed, excluding review works and similar manuscripts.
This Special Issue is a great opportunity for authors to contribute in the development of advanced biocomposites in the abovementioned fields.
Prof. Dr. Bernardo Zuccarello
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- biocomposites
- natural fibers
- bio-based polymers
- mechanical properties
- aging
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