Author Unknown Additional authorKoronis, Georgios Publisher Woodhead Publishing (Sawston, UK, 2018) Language(eng) English ISBN9780081021774 SeriesWoodhead publishing series in composites science and engineering Edition1st ed., kindle ed. SubjectCOMPOSITE MATERIALS--INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS; NotePlease contact library staf for borrowing kindle device; AbstractGreen Composites for Automotive Applications presents cutting-edge, comprehensive reviews on the industrial applications of green composites. The book provides an elaborative assessment of both academic and industrial research on eco-design, durability issues, environmental performance, and future trends. Particular emphasis is placed on the processing and characterization of green composites, specific types of materials, such as thermoset and thermoplastic, nanocomposites, sandwich, and polymer biofoams. Additional sections cover lifecycle and risk analysis. As such, this book is an essential reference resource for R&D specialists working in materials science, automotive, chemical, and environmental engineering, as well as R&D managers in industry.

Number of pages1 online resource (xvi, 308 p.) DimensionUnknown Other descriptionUnknown