Applications of Green Composite Materials

Koronis, Georgios; Silva, Arlindo; Furtado, Samuel

doi:10.1002/9781118911068.ch10

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“…As wind power blade demand is expected to grow 20% in the coming years, bamboo can also be considered as the future material in energy sector applications. 62…”

Section: Applications Of Natural Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Green composites: A review of processing technologies and recent applications

Mann

Singh

Kumar

et al. 2018

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

143

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Biocomposites are considered as the next-generation materials as these can be made using natural/green ingredients to offer sustainability, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry. Nowadays, biocomposites are being utilized by numerous sectors, which include automobile, biomedical, energy, toys, sports, and so on. In this review article, an effort has been made to provide a comprehensive assessment of the available green composites and their commonly used processing technologies for the sake of materials’ capabilities to meet up with demands of the present and forthcoming future. Various types of natural fibers have been investigated with polymer matrixes for the production of composite materials that are at par with the synthetic fiber composite. This review article also highlights the requirements of the green composites in various applications with a view point of variability of fibers available and their processing techniques. This review is specially done to strengthen the knowledge bank of the young researchers working in this field.

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“…As wind power blade demand is expected to grow 20% in the coming years, bamboo can also be considered as the future material in energy sector applications. 62…”

Section: Applications Of Natural Fibersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Green composites: A review of processing technologies and recent applications

Mann

Singh

Kumar

et al. 2018

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

143

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“…Nevertheless, properties are dependent on filler source and content, surface treatments, particle size distribution, and processing conditions [88,100,101,[128][129][130]. In general, plant tissue fibers are composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin and their reinforcing efficiency depend on the cellulose nature and crystallinity and its alignment in the cell walls: high cellulose content and low microfibril angle (MFA, defined as the angle microfibrils make with respect to the fiber axis) are desirable [131,132]. Yet, natural fibers have low thermal stability (approximately up to 200 °C) which limits the processing conditions and the recyclability of biocomposites [85].…”

Section: Organic Fillersmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Notwithstanding, various factors should be assessed in choosing fillers treatments as for enhancing biocomposites properties without compromising their sustainable character: energy and resources consumption and processing cost (especially in the case of complex techniques that result impractical for industrial applications), effluents characteristics and volume generated, reagents toxicity in long term exposures (for work safety) and life cycle environmental impact of the process. Still, one of the major problems in the use of plant-based fillers is their properties fluctuation with botanical source, cultivation region (with different climate conditions and soil composition), and harvest season, which can be somewhat tackled by mixing batches of sources or types of fibers [131].…”

Section: Organic Fillersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products

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The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new functionalities. In this regard, biobased composites are considered interesting options, especially those obtained from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. These are low-cost raw materials derived from renewable sources, which are mostly biodegradable and would otherwise typically be discarded. In this review, recent and innovative academic studies on composites obtained from biopolymers, natural fillers and active agents, as well as green-synthesized nanoparticles are presented. An in-depth discussion of biobased composites structures, properties, manufacture, and life-cycle assessment (LCA) is provided along with a wide up-to-date overview of the most recent works in the field with appropriate references. Potential uses of biobased composites from agri-food residues such as active and intelligent food packaging, agricultural inputs, tissue engineering, among others are described, considering that the specific characteristics of these materials should match the proposed application.

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“…Initially, the eco-nanocomposites have been used in the fabrication of turbines [86][87][88]. The turbine blades were constructed using natural composite having high strength, low cost, and lightweight.…”

Section: Energy Applications Of Green Nanocompositesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Green Nanocomposites for Energy Storage

Kausar

2021

J. Compos. Sci.

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The green nanocomposites have elite features of sustainable polymers and eco-friendly nanofillers. The green or eco-friendly nanomaterials are low cost, lightweight, eco-friendly, and highly competent for the range of energy applications. This article initially expresses the notions of eco-polymers, eco-nanofillers, and green nanocomposites. Afterward, the energy-related applications of the green nanocomposites have been specified. The green nanocomposites have been used in various energy devices such as solar cells, batteries, light-emitting diodes, etc. The main focus of this artifact is the energy storage application of green nanocomposites. The capacitors have been recognized as corporate devices for energy storage, particularly electrical energy. In this regard, high-performance supercapacitors have been proposed based on sustainable nanocomposites. Consequently, this article presents various approaches providing key knowledge for the design and development of multi-functional energy storage materials. In addition, the future prospects of the green nanocomposites towards energy storage have been discussed.

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Applications of Green Composite Materials

Cited by 39 publications

References 67 publications

Green composites: A review of processing technologies and recent applications

Green composites: A review of processing technologies and recent applications

Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products

Green Nanocomposites for Energy Storage

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