Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites

Plant oil is one of the most attractive options as a substitute for non-renewable resources in polymers and composites, and is producing materials with very promising thermomechanical properties relative to traditional, petroleum-based polymers.\n\nIn addition to critical processing and characterization information, the book assists engineers in deciding whether or not they should use a plant oil-based polymer over a petroleum-based polymer, discussing sustainability concerns, biodegradability, associated costs, and recommended applications.The book details the advancements in the development of polymeric materials and composites from plant oils, and provides a critical review of current applications in various fields, including packaging, biomedical, and automotive applications. Also includes the latest progress in developing multifunctional biobased polymers�by increasing thermal conductivity or adding antibacterial properties, for example.Essential coverage of processing, characterization, and the latest research into polymeric materials and composites derived from plant oils (thermoplastics, thermosets, nanocomposites, and fiber reinforced composites)Critically reviews the potential applications of plant oil-based polymers, including sensors, structural parts, medical devices, and automotive interiors Includes the latest developments in multifunctional bio-based polymer composites Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites is written by Madbouly, Samy; Zhang, Chaoqun; Kessler, Michael R. and published by William Andrew Publishing. ISBNs for Bio-based Plant Oil Polymers and Composites are 9780323358330, 9780323371285, 0323371280 and the print ISBNs are 9780323358330, 0323358330.