About the Book
Banana Fibres and their Composites: Processing, Design, Properties and Applications is a comprehensive resource that delves into the transformative potential of banana fibers in material science. Starting with an extensive overview of the fiber extraction and preparation process, the book examines the nuanced properties of these fibers. Through its meticulous approach, it explores how banana fibers are fabricated into textiles and composites, revealing their significant contributions to sustainable materials development. Offering in-depth insights, the book bridges the gap between traditional fiber applications and modern technological advancements, aiming to inspire innovation in both academic research and industrial manufacturing.
Additionally, the book concludes with selected case studies that showcase the diverse applications of banana fiber-based composites, ranging from textiles to advanced engineering materials. It is an invaluable resource for researchers, materials scientists, industrial engineers, and manufacturers seeking to harness the potential of natural fibers. By providing a detailed analysis of design properties and end-use applications, the book stands as an essential guide for developing sustainable, high-performance composites in various industries.
Table of Contents:
1. Banana: Geographic Distribution, and Cultivation
2. Banana Biomass and its Byproducts
3. Extraction of Banana Fibres by Different Methods
4. Anatomical Structure of Banana Fibres
5. Effect of Extraction on the Mechanical, Physical, and Biological Properties of Banana Fibre
6. Modification/Treatment of Banana Fibres by Various Techniques
7. Physical, Morphological, Chemical, Structural, Thermal, and Tensile Properties of Banana fibres
8. Manufacturing and Design of Banana Fibre Composites
9. Banana Fibre Non-Woven Reinforced Polymer Composites
10. Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoset Composites
11. Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
12. Cellulose Nanostructures Extracted from Banana Fibres
13. Banana Fibre-based Nanocomposites
14. Design and Modelling of Banana Fibre Composites
15. Thermal Properties of Banana Fibre -reinforced Polymer Composites
16. Accelerated Weathering and Biodegradable Properties of Banana-based Composites
17. Banana Fibre-reinforced Polymer Composites for Industrial and Tribological Applications
18. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Automotive Applications
19. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Construction and Building Material Applications
20. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Wind Turbine Blade Applications
21. Banana Fibre-based Composites for Aerospace Applications
22. Life-cycle Assessment of Banana Fibres and their Composites
About the Author :
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently working as Distinguished Professor at Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industries. His area of research interests includes hybrid composites, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, advance materials: graphene/nanoclay/fire retardant, modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibers and solid wood, biopolymers and biopolymers for packaging applications, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibers, and polymer blends. So far, he has published 100 books, more than 100 book chapters, more than 500 peer-reviewed international journal papers, and several published review papers under top 25 hot articles in science direct during 2013–2020. He also obtained 6 Patents and 6 Copyrights/Industrial design. H-index and citation in Scopus are 101 and 43525 and in Google scholar, and H-index and citation are 120 and 58132. 40 Ph.D. and 17 Master’s students graduated under his supervision in 2014–2024 in the fields of hybrid composites, green composites, nanocomposites, natural fiber-reinforced composites, nanocellulose, etc. He secured various research grants at university, national, and international levels on polymer composites of around USD 3 Million. He also delivered plenary and invited talks in international conferences related to composites in India, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, UAE, Portagal, etc. Besides that, he is also a member of technical committees of several national and international conferences on composites and material science. He is founding Series Editor of Springer Three Book Series. He worked as guest editor of special issues of Several Peer reviewed Journals. Besides that, he is also reviewer of several high-impact international peer-reviewed journals of Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Saga, ACS, RSC, Frontiers, etc. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid also received Several Award at National and International Level. He is also Winner of Newton-Ungku Omar Coordination Fund: UK-Malaysia Research and Innovation Bridges Competition 2015. He is also Professional membership of ACS, SPE, APA, MySET, etc. He is Fellow and Chartered Scientist of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), UK. He is also Clarivate 1% Highly cited Researcher-2023.
