Studies of polyethylene-based biocomposites, bionanocomposites and other non-biobased nanocomposites

Sarifuddin, Norshahida and Ismail, Hanafi (2016) Studies of polyethylene-based biocomposites, bionanocomposites and other non-biobased nanocomposites. In: Polyethylene-Based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites. Wiley-Scrivener, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA., pp. 315-344. ISBN 9781119038450

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Abstract

Polyethylene is by far the most commonly used commodity thermoplastic. Therefore, this chapter addresses various aspects of polyethylene-based composites. It is intended as a review of recent advances in the development of polyethylene-based composites, particularly biocomposites, bionanocomposites as well as non-biobased nanocomposites. Among various biopolymers, starch is the one most often blended with polyethylene. In a few systems natural fibers have been incorporated into the blend to impart degradation and stabilization of polymers. Due to the excellent attributes of hollow tubular nanostructure, halloysites have a number of exciting applications in the polyethylene-based bionanocomposites. In addition, particular attention is also given to the state of research into carbon nanotubes reinforced polyethylene composites.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	7385/55338
Uncontrolled Keywords:	polyethylene-based biocomposites, bionanocomposites and other non-biobased nanocomposites
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA401 Materials of engineering and construction
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr. Norshahida Sarifuddin
Date Deposited:	07 Feb 2017 16:20
Last Modified:	26 Feb 2018 16:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/55338

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