Natural fibre reinforced vinyl ester and vinyl polymer composites: characterization, properties and applications

This title discusses recent advances on the development, characterisation and application of natural fibre vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites.

Various types of vinyl ester and vinyl based polymers, such as poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), low and high density polyethylene (LDPE and HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) are looked at.

Chapters focus on different composite fabrication processes, such as compression moulding, hand lay-up, and pultrusion processes.

Key themes covered include the properties and characterisation of vinyl ester and vinyl polymers composites reinforced by natural fibres.

The effect of fibre treatment and coupling agents on mechanical and physical properties of these materials is also evaluated.