Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications reviews recent advances and technological developments in this important research field. The book provides an up-to-date record of significant research findings and observations along with an update on current and future potential applications. The book provides vital information on recent advancements, modern processing technologies, manufacturing, and applications and summarizes lifecycle and performance parameters for these types of composites. This book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymer composite materials reinforced with synthetic and mineral fibers for applications in aerospace, medical, defense, automotive and construction sectors.
1. Introduction to synthetic and mineral fibers and their composites
2. Material advancements and standards in synthetic and mineral fibers for composite technologies
3. Manufacturing advancements in synthetic fibers for composite technologies
4. Manufacturing advancements in mineral fibers for composite technologies
5. Aramid fiber, its composites, and applications
6. Nylon fiber, its composites, and applications
7. Acrylic fiber, its composites, and applications
8. Polyolefin fiber, its composites, and applications
9. Polyester fiber, its composites, and applications
10. Polyactronitrile fiber, its composites, and applications
11. Asbestos fiber, its composites, and applications
12. Graphite/Carbon fiber, their composites, and applications
13. Glass fiber, its composites, and applications
14. Mineral wool, its composites, and applications
15. Basalt fiber, their composites, and applications
16. Alumina fibers, their composites, and applications
17. Boron nitride/carbide fibers, their applications, and composites
18. Silicon nitride/carbide fibers, their application, and composites
19. Metallic fibers, their applications, and composites
20. Hybrid synthetic fibers, their composites, and automotive applications
21. Hybrid synthetic fibers, their composites, and biomedical applications
22. Hybrid mineral fibers, their composites, and automotive applications
23. Hybrid mineral fibers, their composites, and biomedical applications.
24. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers, their composites, and automotive applications
25. Hybrid synthetic/mineral fibers, their composites, and biomedical applications
26. Life cycle assessment of synthetic fiber and its composites
27. Life cycle assessment of mineral fiber and its composites
28. Future scope of synthetic fiber and its composites
29. Future scope of mineral fiber and its composites
30. Industrial properties and advancements of synthetic and mineral fibers
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elseviers Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India. Vinod Ayyappan is a research fellow at Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok. He has published more than 20 articles in various articles in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals including Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, Springer, Sage etc. His current research areas include Additive manufacturing, Advanced material technology, Natural Fiber composites, and Polymer Composites. Prof. Gaurav Manik is currently serving as Associate Professor and Head of Department of Polymer and Process Engineering at IIT Roorkee. Prior to joining IITR, he has served extensively in industrial corporates (3M, Indo Gulf Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Classic Stripes Pvt. Ltd.) and academia (BITS Pilani, BIET Jhansi). He has executed several research projects and supervised several research student projects. He has recorded amongst the highest average number of research publications consistently in the last few years. Among several awards received by him to disseminate professional knowledge and research, he has been awarded with the prestigious APAC level Tech-Forum Contribution Award at 3M. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNBs International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
