Bio-Based Composites for High-Performance Materials

<p>Since synthetic plastics derived from fossil resources are mostly non-biodegradable many academic and industrial researchers have shifted their attention toward bio-based materials which are more eco-friendly.</p><p>Bio-Based Composites for High-Performance Materials: From Strategy to Industrial Application provides an overview of the state-of-art in bio-based composites. The book integrates knowledge from various disciplines including plant science materials science polymer chemistry chemical engineering and nanotechnology. It discusses the raw materials used in bio-based composites basic design principles properties applications and life cycle assessments. </p><p>The book also presents a strategic and policy-oriented view of these composites and considers the costs of retrofitting existing chemical production plants for bio-based composite manufacture. It is a definitive resource on bio-composites for academics regulatory agencies research and development communities and industries worldwide.</p>