Green Composites: From Raw Materials to Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2022) | Viewed by 186
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are extensively applied in a variety of industries, including in furniture, civil construction, automotive, and packaging, due to their competitive high strength and stiffness. However, the incineration-based disposal process for conventional FRPs composed of synthetic fibers and a polymer matrix generates a significant hazardous impact on both the environment and humans. New environmental regulations and societal concerns have motivated the search for new products and processes that are functional and yet compatible with resource-related and environmental requirements. Bioresources’ incorporation into composite materials may not only reduce dependency on petroleum reserves but also contribute to the development of lightweight structures. However, major barriers to their applications include their limited mechanical and thermo-physical properties, poor interfacial bonding between fibers and matrix resins, and the poor hot/wet aging and flammability features of biocomposites relative to traditional FRPs.
This Special Issue aims to present recent advances in green composites, covering the design of materials including, but not limited to, natural fibers, biobased resin, biodegradable resin, biocomposites, and green composites, as well as their applications, concerning, among others, the fabrication processes, the design of materials and special structures, reliability testing, and innovative data analysis technologies. Papers detailing relevant prospects in terms of opportunities and challenges will also be considered. High-quality research articles, short communications, and reviews are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Tao Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural fiber
- biobased polymer
- biodegradable polymer
- green composite
- biocomposite
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