Self-Reinforced Polymer Composites : The Science, Engineering and Technology

This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of self-reinforced polymer composites (SRCs) science and technology. After introducing the fundamental characteristics of SRCs, ample space is given to manufacturing, processing, characterization and application techniques. The approach is didactic and focused on formulations, illustrations and applications, which makes the book ideal for students, teachers and practitioners alike. The book contains details on many industrial applications such as transportation, biomedical , ceramic SRCs, marine and Carbon-Carbon SRCs. Includes brief material selection guidelines. Life Cycle, environmental and economic issues are addressed. We deeply acknowledge Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Raw materials Chapter 3 Polymer self-reinforced composites – a review Chapter 4 Carbon/carbon and ceramic self-reinforced composites Chapter 5 Processing and manufacturing self-reinforced polymer composites Chapter 6 Characterization of self-reinforced polymer composites Chapter 7 Interfacial mechanics of self-reinforced polymer composites Chapter 8 Performance of self-reinforced polymer composites Chapter 9 Experimental fracture and failure analysis in SRCs Chapter 10 Self-reinforced polymer composites – global solutions and technological challenges! Index This book is a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of self-reinforced polymer composites (SRCs) science and technology. After introducing the fundamental characteristics of SRCs, ample space is given to manufacturing, processing, and characterization techniques. The approach is didactic and focused on applications, which makes the book ideal for students and practitioners.[True PDF]