Natural Fiber Composites

Raul D.S.G. Campilho was born in 1979. In 2003, he graduated with a college degree in mechanical engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP), Portugal. He completed his M.Sc. degree in 2006 and his Ph.D. degree in 2009, both of which at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto. Campilho currently serves as an assistant professor at ISEP, where he teaches mechanical engineering. He is an active researcher in numerical modeling, finite element methods, cohesive zone models for fracture behavior, natural and artificial composite materials, and adhesive joint design.

"…the book covers a wide range of topics, including materials, processing, testing and characterization, and design. The chapter authors are internationally recognized for their respective areas of research in the field of natural fiber composites. It is a very welcome addition to the relatively short list of books on natural fiber composites."—P. K. Mallick, University of Michigan-Dearborn"… a well written, up-to-date, comprehensive overview of the natural fibre composites area…"—Professor Kim Pickering, The University of Waikato, New Zealand

• Introduction to Natural Fiber Composites. Natural Fibers and Their Characterization. Alternative Solutions for Reinforcement of Thermoplastic Composites. Matrices for Natural Fiber Composites. Interfacial Compatibility and Adhesion in Natural Fiber Composites. Processing of Natural Fiber Composites. Testing and Characterization of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites. Environment-Related Issues. Modeling of Natural Fiber Composites. Design of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Structures. Joint Design in Natural Fiber Composites. State-of-the-Art Applications of Natural Fiber Composites in the Industry.