Concurrent Conceptual Design and Materials Selection of Natural Fiber Composite Products

Concurrent Conceptual Design and Materials Selection of Natural Fiber Composite Products

Author: Muhd Ridzuan Mansor

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-25

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9811065918

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This book covers topics related to developing natural-fiber composite products during the conceptual design stage in the product development process. It describes the concurrent engineering methods and tools applied in natural-fiber composite product development and discusses the major conceptual design activities, such as geometrical conceptual design development and selection, materials selection and manufacturing process selection. The book also includes case studies with illustrations on the related conceptual design aspects of developing natural-fiber composite products to provide designers with practical guidance on applying the selected tool for their project.


Kenaf Fibers and Composites

Kenaf Fibers and Composites

Author: S. M. Sapuan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-06-14

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1498753434

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Kenaf fiber is gaining attention as an alternative reinforcement for composite products due to low cost, reduced environmental impact, and attractive mechanical properties. Kenaf Fibers and Composites covers the breadth of these exciting materials, from raw material preparation to application in a variety of products. It discusses fiber characterization and properties, how to prepare kenaf-based composites, and design, manufacturing, and applications. It also covers hybrid fiber composites, kenaf fiber thermosetting composites, kenaf fiber thermoplastic composites, kenaf fibers in various lengths, and forms and arrangements such as particulates, continuous roving, and woven fabrics. Cellulose-based kenaf composites and kenaf fiber-filled biopolymer composites are presented.


Green Approaches to Biocomposite Materials Science and Engineering

Green Approaches to Biocomposite Materials Science and Engineering

Author: Verma, Deepak

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-06-16

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 1522504257

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Industrial ecology, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry are guiding the development of the next generation of materials, products, and processes. Considerable growth has been seen in the use of biocomposites in the domestic sector, building materials, aerospace industry, circuit boards, and automotive applications over the past decade, but application in other sectors until now has been limited. Green Approaches to Biocomposite Materials Science and Engineering explores timely research on the various available types of natural fibers and the use of these fibers as a sustainable alternative to synthetic fibers and polymers. Emphasizing research-based solutions for sustainability across various industries, this publication is an essential reference source for engineers, researchers, environmental scientists, and graduate-level students.


Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-02-01

Total Pages: 1718

ISBN-13: 1522579168

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The issues of sustainability and corporate social responsibility have become vital discussions in many industries within the public and private sectors. In the business realm, incorporating practices that serve the overall community and ecological wellbeing can also allow businesses to flourish economically and socially. Green Business: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a vital reference source for the latest research findings on the challenges and benefits of implementing sustainability into the core functions of contemporary enterprises, focusing on how green approaches improve operations. Highlighting a range of topics such as corporate sustainability, green enterprises, and circular economy, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for business executives, business and marketing professionals, business managers, academicians, and researchers actively involved in the business industry.


Composite Materials

Composite Materials

Author: S. M. Sapuan

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 0128026456

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Composite Materials: Concurrent Engineering Approach covers different aspects of concurrent engineering approaches in the development of composite products. It is an equally valuable reference for teachers, students, and industry sectors, including information and knowledge on concurrent engineering for composites that are gathered together in one comprehensive resource. - Contains information that is specially designed for concurrent engineering studies - Includes new topics on conceptual design in the context of concurrent engineering for composites - Presents new topics on composite materials selection in the context of concurrent engineering for composites - Written by an expert in both areas (concurrent engineering and composites) - Provides information on 'green' composites


Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2018

Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2018

Author: Dzung Dao

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-30

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 3030042901

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This book gathers papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM-18), held in Gold Coast, Australia in June 2018. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including: sustainable product design and service innovation, sustainable processes and technology for the manufacturing of sustainable products, sustainable manufacturing systems and enterprises, decision support for sustainability, and the study of the societal impact of sustainability including research on the circular economy. The corresponding application areas are wide and varied. The aim of cutting-edge research into sustainable design and manufacturing is to enable the manufacturing industry to grow by adopting more advanced technologies, and at the same time improve its sustainability by reducing its environmental impact. With these goals in mind, the book provides an excellent overview of the latest research and development in the area of Sustainable Design and Manufacturing.


Design for Sustainability

Design for Sustainability

Author: S. M. Sapuan

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2021-03-13

Total Pages: 499

ISBN-13: 0128194421

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Design for Sustainability: Green Materials and Processes provides fundamental and practical knowledge surrounding product development applications throughout the entire lifecycle of green materials, ranging from conceptual design, material and manufacturing process selection, and environmental lifecycle assessment. In addition, several topics covering recent advances in the application of sustainable design within the automotive, building and construction, packaging and consumer product industries are also included in this book to provide practical examples of this philosophy in current applications. Lastly, a section on implementation of design for sustainability in education is added to aid readers that wish to introduce this philosophy to younger students. This book will be beneficial to researchers, students in higher education institutions, design practitioners and engineers in private and public sector organization with aspirations to develop sustainable products in the future. Design for sustainability is one of the primary focuses in human advancement nowadays, with the aim of developing products and services that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. - Provides an overview on materials and process design for sustainability - Discusses theoretical aspects about design for sustainability - Includes a discussion of the most recent advances and applications in design for sustainability


Electronic Enclosures, Housings and Packages

Electronic Enclosures, Housings and Packages

Author: Frank Suli

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 008102391X

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Electronic Enclosures, Housings and Packages considers the problem of heat management for electronics from an encasement perspective. It addresses enclosures and their applications for industrial electronics, as well as LED lighting solutions for stationary and mobile markets. The book introduces fundamental concepts and defines dimensions of success in electrical enclosures. Other chapters discuss environmental considerations, shielding, standardization, materials selection, thermal management, product design principles, manufacturing techniques and sustainability. Final chapters focus on business fundamentals by outlining successful technical propositions and potential future directions.


Sugar Palm Biofibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites

Sugar Palm Biofibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites

Author: S. M. Sapuan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-09-21

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0429813546

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Natural fibre composites are increasingly being viewed as viable and environmentally responsible alternatives to synthetic fibre composites and plastics. Sugar Palm Biofibers, Biopolymers, and Biocomposites considers the use of sugar palm fibres for materials development and application. It offers original research on the properties and behavior of sugar palm’s fibres, polymers, and biocomposites, covering mechanical, physical, thermal, chemical, environmental, morphological properties, as well as optimal design. It discusses sugar palm fibre thermosetting composites, sugar palm fibre thermoplastic composites, impregnation of sugar palm fibre, various lengths of sugar palm fibres, forms and arrangements such as particulate, continuous roving, and woven fabrics. The book also discusses innovations in commercialized products derived from sugar palm.