Biocomposites in Manufacturing: Properties, Processes and Industrial Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. All the different manufacturing steps for the production of biocomposite products are covered, from extraction of the plants to the finishing of the final product, such as machining. The book also highlights innovative industrial applications that have recently appeared due to renewed interest from industry and academia.
It will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, engineers, and all those working in industrial R&D in the development of composite materials, specifically biocomposites (natural fiber reinforced composites) for a broad range of industrial applications including aerospace, automotive, marine, energy, construction, and sporting equipment.
- Discusses the properties of natural fibers and their composites, including fiber extraction, manufacturing tools, analysis methods, and industrial applications
- Covers state-of-the-art manufacturing methods for biocomposites, including additive manufacturing
- Provides updates on the machining and finishing of biocomposites
- Presents the latest on thermoset and thermoplastic biocomposites
- Delves into interface challenges, recycling aspects, and lifecycle assessment
F. Chegdani received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from “Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology” (France) in 2016 after working on the multiscale analysis of the machining of biocomposites. He rejoined “Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology” as an associate professor after taking a short visiting research scholar position at Texas A&M University in the States. His main areas of research include characterization of the cutting behavior of biocomposites, which has allowed him to acquire a rich scientific background in the fundamental analysis of the complex structure of biocomposites through different experimental and numerical analysis techniques and approaches. He has written 23 publications (including 4 chapters in the Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites Elsevier) and has co-supervised 2 PhD programs in the field of the manufacturing of biocomposites
M. El Mansori is a Professor at the Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology (ENSAM) in France where he leads the Mechanics, Surfaces and Material Processing (MSMP) Laboratory (EA 7350). He is also a Research Professor at the Texas A&M University (TAMU) in the USA, where he is Program Director of the TEES–TAMU–ENSAM joint research cluster. His current research interests include the interface of thermo-mechanic characteristics of both metallic and composite materials and the physics behind their tribological and manufacturing performances. Research carried out by M. El Mansori and his team has generated more than 270 papers in international journals. M. El Mansori was the section editor of “Nature Based and Inspired Composite Materials” as part of “Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites” published by Elsevier.
