Kenaf Fibers and Composites

The book covers kenaf fibres and composites, from raw material preparation to final products. It discusses fibre characterization and properties, preparing kenaf based composites and design, manufacturing and applications. Cellulose-based kenaf composites and kenaf fibre-filled biopolymer composites are presented.

1. Natural Fiber Composites: Challenges and Opportunities. 2. Kenaf Fibre: Structure and Properties 3. Adhesion Characteristics of Kenaf Fibers. 4. Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites. 5. Effect of Silica Aerogel on Polypropylene Reinforced with Kenaf Core Fiber for Interior Automotive Components. 6. Impact of Silane Treatment on the Properties of Kenaf Fiber Unsaturated Polyester Composites. 7. Effects of Material Types on the Failure Modes Crashworthiness Parameters of Kenaf Composite Hexagonal Tubes. 8. Eco-friendly Kenaf Hybrid Materials. 9. Ballistic Properties of Hybrid Kenaf Composites. 10. Cellulose Based Composites from Kenaf Fibres. 11. Development and Characterization of Kenaf Nanocomposites. 12. Concurrent Design of Kenaf Composite Products