Rigid biofoam composites as eco-efficient construction materials
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Rigid biofoam composites as eco-efficient construction materials |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3837 |
Book Title | Biopolymers and biotech admixtures for eco-efficient construction materials |
Authors | Chevali, V. (Author) and Kandare, E. (Author) |
Editors | Pacheco-Torgal, Fernando, Ivanov, Volodymyr, Karak, Niranjan and Jonkers, Henk |
Page Range | 275-304 |
Series | Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering |
Chapter Number | 13 |
Number of Pages | 30 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Woodhead Publishing Limited |
Place of Publication | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9780081002148 |
9780081002094 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100214-8.00013-0 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780081002148000130 |
Abstract | Rigid biofoam composites are constituted by polymeric foams obtained from functionalised vegetable oils in conjunction with synthetic/lignocellulosic fibres. Rigid biofoam composites are emerging as alternatives to traditional sandwich composites because of a higher potential for biodegradability and sustainability for ecofriendly design. This chapter discusses the design, processing, and thermomechanical analysis of rigid biofoam composites in a bottom-up fashion. The utilisation of additives and reinforcements in obtaining multifunctionalities is analysed. Common design methodologies used in building and construction materials and mass transit application development are presented. Environmental interaction and impact, including life cycle analysis, recycling, recovery, and biodegradability, are also reviewed. |
Keywords | Construction materials, Engineering design, Fibre-reinforced polymer, Fibreglass, Mass transit, Materials characterisation, Mechanical properties, Rigid foam, Sandwich structures, Structural insulated panel, Structural reaction injection moulding |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q34v6/rigid-biofoam-composites-as-eco-efficient-construction-materials
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