Tribology of Polymer Composites: Characterization, Properties, and Applications provides an exhaustive overview of the latest research, trends, applications and future directions of the tribology of polymer composites. Covering novel methods for the synthesis of polymer composites and their properties, the book starts by reviewing the fabrication techniques, wear and frictional properties of polymer composite materials. From there, it features chapters looking at the tribological behavior and properties of specific polymer composite materials such as synthetic fiber-reinforced, cellulose fiber-reinforced, wood fiber, synthetic fiber, mineral fiber-reinforced, and thermosetting composites.
Final chapters cover the tribology of polymer nanocomposites and particulate polymer composites and their metal coatings. Applied examples spanning a wide range of industries are emphasized in each chapter.
- Demonstrates the potential of polymer composites and their applications
- Covers novel methods for the synthesis of polymer composites and their properties
- Reviews the fabrication techniques, wear and frictional properties of polymer composite materials
- Outline to tribology of polymer composites
- Recent advances in tribology of hybrid polymer composites
- Development and tribological properties of polymer composites
- Tribological behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- Tribological characterization of cellulose fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- Effect of adding sisal fiber on the sliding wear behavior of the coconut sheath fiber-reinforced composite
- Influence of coconut and graphite fillers on the wear and friction behavior of epoxy composites
- Tribological behavior of nanoclay-filled basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- Slurry jet erosion wear of particulate polymer composites and metal coating
- Tribology of thermosetting composites
- Tribological studies of surface-modified sansevieria cylindrica fiber-reinforced polyester composites
- Friction and wear properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites
- Sustainable tribology: Processing and characterization of multiscale thermoplastic composites within hydropower applications
- Tribological characterization of different mesh-sized natural barite-based copper-free brake friction composites
- Tribological studies and modal analysis on biocomposite/PVC core sandwich panels
- Synergism of fillers on adhesive and abrasive wear of thermoplastic copolyester elastomer composites
- Tribological applications of polymer composites
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elseviers Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India. Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNBs International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering. Prof. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently the Director of AU Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India, and Professor at the Department of Science, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a frequently invited speaker and consultant for multiple international organizations. Additionally, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award from the Government of India and the Best Faculty Awards from KMUTNB, Thailand and Alliance University India. Klaus Friedrich is an Emeritus Professor at the Institute for Composite Materials (IVW GmbH), Technical University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He is an editorial board member of several key journals in the area, including Composites Science and Technology, Tribology International, and J. Material Science. He also contributes to international committees and conferences related to composite materials and has received numerous awards and honors throughout his prolific research career.
