(Ebook) Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity by Malinee Sriariyanun & Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa & Suchart Siengchin & Hom Nath Dhakal ISBN 9780367679262, 9780367684396, 9781003137535, 0367679264, 036768439X, 1003137539

(Ebook) Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity by Malinee Sriariyanun & Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa & Suchart Siengchin & Hom Nath Dhakal ISBN 9780367679262, 9780367684396, 9781003137535, 0367679264, 036768439X, 1003137539

Value-Added Biocomposites: Technology, Innovation, and Opportunity explores advances in research, processing, manufacturing, and novel applications of biocomposites. It describes the current market situation, commercial competition, and societal and economic impacts and advantages of substituting biocomposites for conventional composites, including natural fibers and bioplastics.FEATURESDiscusses manufacturing and processing procedures that focus on improving physical, mechanical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and biological properties and achieving required specifications of downstream industries and customersAnalyzes the wide range of available base materials and fillers of biocomposites and bioplastics in terms of the strength and weaknesses of materials and economic potential in the marketDisplays special and unique properties of biocomposites in different market sectorsShowcases the insight of expert scientists and engineers with first-hand experience working with biocomposites across various industriesCovers environmental factors, life cycle assessment, and waste recoveryCombining technical, economic, and environmental topics, this work provides researchers, advanced students, and industry professionals a holistic overview of the value that biocomposites add across a variety of engineering applications and how to balance research and development with practical results.