Vijay Raghunathan – författare

Sustainable Composites for Automotive Engineering presents recent trends in this important research field. Emphasis is placed on the development, characterization, and application of lightweight composites in various automobile components. The types of materials covered include polymer composites, metal matrix and ceramic matrix composites. The book takes a 360-degree approach and covers all aspects of the product development cycle including materials selection, as well as design and development processes, testing, characterization, modelling and simulation, and applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, automotive engineers, and manufacturers working in the design and development of composite materials for applications in automotive components.Provides in-depth knowledge about the materials, their properties and performance, and applications in automotive componentsCovers polymer matrix composites, ceramic-matrix and metal-based compositesDiscusses traditional manufacturing methods and recent developments in sustainable ‘green’ manufacturing and testing of automobile parts with various industrial case studiesIncludes brake friction materials, as well as natural and rubber-based compositesCovers OEM regulations, environmental aspects, economic analysis, and life cycle assessment of composite-based products

Tribology of Fiber Materials and Composites presents the latest advances in this important research field. The book explores the friction and wear characteristics of various types of composites, namely polymeric, at both dry and wet conditions that influence the service life. Focusing on proficient tribological testing methods it examines the impact of testing conditions on overall performance. Along with relevant case study examples, the book provides valuable insights into the factors affecting tribological performance in a diverse range of different sectors including automotive, aerospace, and marine applications. Covering materials selection, test methodologies, and parameter choices, the book will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements on the analysis of friction and wear properties, as well as the factors that influence tribological behaviour for a broad range of composites made from different types of fibers. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals who want to know more about the tribological behavior and performance of fiber-reinforced composites and their associated applications.Offers comprehensive information on tribological performance tests performed in dry and wet conditions in a wide range of industrial applicationsProvides valuable perspectives on practical situations, via case studies, specifically focusing on the difficulties encountered in the daily functioning of fiber-based composites in tribologyProvides practical solutions to issues associated with the interactions between fibers and matrices, helping readers overcome hurdles and enhance the overall success rate of their tribological performance

Natural Fiber Composites: Emerging Trends and Applications discusses the properties and applications of plant fibers used as reinforcements in composite materials. Additionally, potential applications of plant fiber-reinforced composites across industries are discussed in detail via practical case study examples, along with recent developments in testing and fabrication. Valuable insights into sophisticated surface modification methods that aim to optimize composite performance by enhancing fiber-matrix adhesion are also covered. In addition to discussing challenges and optimization strategies, this book will be a valuable reference resource, giving readers (researcher and engineer) the knowledge required to fabricate environmentally sustainable composite materials that exhibit superior performance.Provides an in-depth analysis on the chemical, mechanical, thermal, crystalline, and surface morphological properties of sustainable plant fibers and their use as reinforcement in composite materialsCovers a variety of physical, chemical, and biological surface treatment techniquesInvestigates the utility of plant-based materials as bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers for composite applicationsCovers Lifecycle Assessment, environmental impacts, sustainability, and the economic viability of substituting plant fibers for synthetic materials in composite manufacturing