Cotton and Flax Fibre-Reinforced Geopolymer Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications

This book provides an overview of the latest advances in geopolymer composites reinforced with natural fibers, discussing their synthesis, properties, and applications. It highlights potential challenges and future directions for these composites.

Format: Hardback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book offers a thorough exploration of the latest advancements in the synthesis, properties, and applications of geopolymers reinforced with natural fibers, including pulp fiber, cotton, sisal, flax, and hemp. It delves into the impact of incorporating diverse natural fibers and nanofillers on the mechanical characteristics of these composites, shedding light on potential challenges and future directions in this field. The book is designed to cater to students, researchers, and academics with a keen interest in the synthesis and applications of geopolymer composites.

Geopolymers, a class of inorganic materials derived from industrial waste, have gained significant attention in recent years due to their environmental sustainability, durability, and potential for applications in various industries. One of the key areas of research in geopolymer composites is the incorporation of natural fibers and nanofillers to enhance their mechanical properties. Natural fibers, such as pulp fiber, cotton, sisal, flax, and hemp, offer several advantages over synthetic fibers, including biodegradability, low cost, and excellent thermal and mechanical properties.

However, the integration of natural fibers into geopolymer matrices poses several challenges, such as poor interfacial bonding, limited compatibility with the polymer matrix, and potential degradation during processing. Nanofillers, on the other hand, are tiny particles with unique properties that can improve the mechanical properties of geopolymer composites by enhancing their stiffness, strength, and toughness.

In this book, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in the synthesis, properties, and applications of geopolymer composites reinforced with natural fibers and nanofillers. They discuss the influence of adding various natural fibers and nanofillers on the mechanical properties of these composites, including their compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance. The authors also explore the potential applications of these composites in construction, infrastructure, and other fields, such as packaging and environmental remediation.

Furthermore, the book highlights the potential challenges and future directions in the synthesis and applications of geopolymer composites. One of the challenges is the optimization of the fiber-to-matrix ratio to achieve the desired mechanical properties while maintaining the desired properties of the geopolymer matrix. Another challenge is the development of sustainable and cost-effective processing techniques that can effectively incorporate natural fibers and nanofillers into geopolymer composites.

To address these challenges, the authors propose several future directions for research and development in this field. These include the exploration of new natural fibers and nanofillers with enhanced properties, the development of hybrid geopolymer composites with multiple natural fibers and nanofillers, and the development of sustainable and cost-effective processing techniques for the production of geopolymer composites.

In conclusion, this book provides a valuable resource for students, researchers, and academics interested in the synthesis and applications of geopolymer composites reinforced with natural fibers and nanofillers. It offers a comprehensive overview of the latest advances in this field, highlights potential challenges and future directions, and proposes several research and development initiatives to address these challenges. By leveraging the unique properties of natural fibers and nanofillers, geopolymer composites have the potential to revolutionize the construction, infrastructure, and other industries, promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811622809
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021