Polypropylene (PP)-Based Hybrid Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites

• Hybrid biocomposites and particularly hybrid bionanocomposites are relatively recent additions to the composite family. Biocomposites are composite materials which include parts of biological origin. Hybridization is very useful because it makes it possible to tailor the composite properties according to the desired structure. This chapter deals with the preparation methods applied for PP-based hybrid biocomposites and bionanocomposites. The mechanical and thermal properties as well as the weathering properties and fire performance of various hybrid composites are summarized. The properties of hybrid biocomposites depend on the nature, size and loading of the filler and its interaction with the PP matrix. In most cases, commercial use of biocomposites has been limited to nonstructural or semistructural applications due to low stiffness, impact and thermal properties. Hybridization helps to overcome these problems. Nanofillers can improve the thermal stability, flame retardancy and durability, and therefore give rise to new applications and extend the existing applications of PP-based biocomposites

Subject headings

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER  -- Industriell bioteknik -- Biomaterial (hsv//swe)

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY  -- Industrial Biotechnology -- Bio Materials (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Trä och bionanokompositer

Wood and Bionanocomposites

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