Banana Fibres and their Composites

Name: Banana Fibres and their Composites
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ISBN: 9780443302374

Processing, Design, Properties and Applications

by Mohammad Jawaid

1st Edition

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

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Print ISBN	9780443302374
eText ISBN	9780443302381
Publisher	Woodhead Publishing
Publishing Year	2025
Edition	1st Edition
Language	English
Pages	400

Mohammad Jawaid edits Banana Fibres and their Composites (1st Edition), a 400-page technical reference from Woodhead Publishing that outlines processing methods, physical characteristics, and industrial applications of natural fibers. The volume establishes how agricultural biomass conversion enables the production of structural engineering components across modern manufacturing sectors.

The content traces technical progression from cultivation and fiber extraction methods to anatomical analysis and chemical treatment procedures. Subsequent chapters evaluate non-woven polymer reinforcements, thermoset matrix formulations, and thermoplastic composite systems. Authors analyze tensile performance, structural behavior, thermal properties, and weatherability traits under varying operating conditions to explain material responses.

Specialized coverage examines nanoscale derivatives, focusing on extracted cellulose nanostructures and functional nanocomposites. Final thematic units explore practical deployments in wind turbine blades, aerospace components, and automotive structural parts. Materials scientists, industrial researchers, and composite manufacturers gain organized data to support raw material selection and component design decisions.

Chapter 1: Banana: Geographic Distribution, and Cultivation
Chapter 2: Banana Biomass and its Byproducts
Chapter 3: Extraction of Banana Fibres by Different Methods
Chapter 4: Anatomical Structure of Banana Fibres
Chapter 5: Effect of Extraction on the Mechanical, Physical, and Biological Properties of Banana Fibre
Chapter 6: Modification/Treatment of Banana Fibres by Various Techniques
Chapter 7: Physical, Morphological, Chemical, Structural, Thermal, and Tensile Properties of Banana fibres
Chapter 8: Manufacturing and Design of Banana Fibre Composites
Chapter 9: Banana Fibre Non-Woven Reinforced Polymer Composites
Chapter 10: Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoset Composites
Chapter 11: Banana Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
Chapter 12: Cellulose Nanostructures Extracted from Banana Fibres
Chapter 13: Banana Fibre-based Nanocomposites
Chapter 14: Design and Modelling of Banana Fibre Composites
Chapter 15: Thermal Properties of Banana Fibre -reinforced Polymer Composites
Chapter 16: Accelerated Weathering and Biodegradable Properties of Banana-based Composites
Chapter 17: Banana Fibre-reinforced Polymer Composites for Industrial and Tribological Applications
Chapter 18: Banana Fibre-based Composites for Automotive Applications
Chapter 19: Banana Fibre-based Composites for Construction and Building Material Applications
Chapter 20: Banana Fibre-based Composites for Wind Turbine Blade Applications
Chapter 21: Banana Fibre-based Composites for Aerospace Applications
Chapter 22: Life-cycle Assessment of Banana Fibres and their Composites