Fibrous and Textile Materials for Composite Applications

Editors: Rana, Sohel, Fangueiro, Raul (Eds.)
Provides a comprehensive review of fibrous and textile materials that are used for composite materials/applications
Highlights the different kinds of conventional and nano fibrous materials in use today for composite applications
Discusses the use of fibers and textile structures to reinforce different types of matrices for industrial applications

This book focuses on the fibers and textiles used in composite materials. It presents both existing technologies currently used in commercial applications and the latest advanced research and developments. It also discusses the different fiber forms and architectures, such as short fibers, unidirectional tows, directionally oriented structures or advanced 2D- and 3D-textile structures that are used in composite materials. In addition, it examines various synthetic, natural and metallic fibers that are used to reinforce polymeric, cementitious and metallic matrices, as well as fiber properties, special functionalities, manufacturing processes, and composite processing and properties. Two entire chapters are dedicated to advanced nanofiber and nanotube reinforced composite materials. The book goes on to highlight different surface treatments and finishes that are applied to improve fiber/matrix interfaces and other essential composite properties.
Although a great deal of information about fibers and textile structures used for composite applications is already available, this is the only book currently available that discusses all types of fibers and structures used to reinforce polymers, cement, metal or soil to improve their general performance and multi-functional behaviors. As such, it fills an important gap in the available literature and provides a valuable resource for a wide range of students and researchers from academia and industry.

Number of Illustrations and Tables
99 illus., 135 in colour
Topics
Textile Engineering
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Nanochemistry
Industrial Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Industrial and Production Engineering

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