Bamboo-Based Polymer Composites

N. M. Nurazzi is a senior lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Before joining the Universiti Sains Malaysia he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, under a Newton Research Grant to study the “Role of Intermolecular Interaction in Conductive Polymer Wrapped MWCNT as Organophosphate Sensing Material Structure”. He obtained BSc. and MSc. in Polymer Technology from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2011 and 2014, respectively. In 2018, he was awarded a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Materials Engineering under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia scholarship. His main research interests are polymer composites and natural fibre composites. To date, he has authored and co-authored over 200 publications, including 100 journal papers, 4 books and 50 book chapters. S.M. Sapuan is a Professor (Grade “A”) of composite materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also the former Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in mechanical engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia and then went on to receive his MSc in engineering design and PhD in materials engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer and a Fellow of many professional societies, including the Society of Automotive Engineers; the Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the World Academy of Sciences; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2500 publications, including 989 journal papers, 68 books and 246 book chapters. M. N. F. Norrrahim is a distinguished researcher with a profound passion for nanotechnology. His remarkable expertise in these fields is underscored by his extensive body of high-impact publications. To date, He has authored or co-authored over 133 scholarly articles, including 3 books, 87 journal paper, and 43 book chapters in esteemed journals. Norrrahim’s exceptional work has not gone unnoticed; he has been honored with several local and international innovation awards. His remarkable scholarly influence is reflected in his current H-index, which stands at 39 on Google Scholar and 35 on Scopus, solidifying his place as a leading authority in his field. His dedication and contributions have led to his inclusion in the prestigious list of the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, USA.

• 1. Introduction to Bamboo Species, Origin, and its Morphological Characteristics2. Bamboo Fibre Extraction Process3. Effect of Chemical Surface Modifications of Bamboo Fibre on Mechanical and Thermal Performance4. Isolation and Functionalization of Nanocellulose-based Bamboo Origin5. Physicochemical and Electrochemical Performance of Bamboo Fiber Loading-based Polymer Composites6. Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of Bamboo-based Reinforced Biopolymer Composites7. Biodegradation Study on Bamboo-based Polymer Composites8. Bamboo-based Nanocomposites: Preparation, Processes, and its Emerging Applications9. Effect of stacking sequence on the tensile, flexural, Impact properties of hybrid composites reinforced with woven bamboo/woven carbon fibre10. Compatibilization and Toughening of Hybrid Epoxy Composites Reinforced with Woven Bamboo/Woven Carbon Fibre on the Thermal (DMA) and Fire (UL94) Properties11. Mechanical Performance of Bamboo fibre as Reinforcement in Thermoplastic Composites12. Sustainable Bamboo Composites for Structural Applications13. Bamboo-based Polymer Composites in Building Construction14. Bamboo Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites for Military Applications15. Global Bamboo Industries: Cultivating a Sustainable Future16. The Market Value of Bamboo Fibre and its Future Perspective17. Environmental Perspective in Utilizing Bamboo-based Materials and Life Cycle Assessment