Browsing Book Chapters by Author "John, Maya J"

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Bio-based fillers for environmentally friendly composites

Author: Mokhothu, Thabang H ; John, Maya J Date: Mar 2017 The use of bio-based fillers as alternative replacement for synthetic fillers has been dictated by increasing ecological concerns as well as depleting petroleum resources. The other aspect is a growing need for eco-friendly, renewable and ... Read more
Biodegradability of biobased polymeric materials in natural environments: Structures and Chemistry

Author: Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; John, Maya J Date: Mar 2017 The development of biobased polymer materials from renewable resources meets the concept of sustainability, offering the potential of renewability, biodegradation, and a path away from the problems associated with plastic derived from ... Read more
Cellulosic fibril–rubber nanocomposites

Author: John, Maya J ; Thomas, S Date: Jun 2010 Cellulose is the most abundant polymer on earth- has emerged as an ideal candidate for providing nanoparticles as reinforcing agents. There is a growing interest in cellulose nanocomposites within the research community and especially if the ... Read more
Composites from Natural Fibers and Bioresins

Author: Paul, V ; John, Maya J Date: Apr 2018 There is an increasing urgency worldwide to develop bio-based products that can ease the widespread dependence on fossil fuels. The use of natural fibers and natural bio-based resin systems for the production of biocomposites has been pursued ... Read more
Design and manufacturing of bio-based sandwich structures

Author: John, Maya J Date: Mar 2017 The aim of this chapter is to discuss the design and manufacturing of bio-based sandwich structures. As the economic advantages of weight reduction have become mandatory for many advanced industries, bio-based sandwich panels have emerged as ... Read more
Environmental degradation in biocomposites

Author: John, Maya J Date: Jun 2017 The emergence of biocomposites as an alternative to petroleum-based composites has largely been to superior technical properties along with problems associated with depleting petroleum resources and increasing environmental legislations. The ... Read more
Fabrication and characterization of various engineered nanomaterials

Author: Mtibe, Asanda ; Mokhothu, Thabang H ; John, Maya J ; Mokhena, Teboho C ; Mochane, MJ Date: Aug 2018 In recent years, there has been growing demand of utilizing nanomaterials to develop new sustainable products. Nanomaterials offer unique extraordinary properties such as high surface area, eco-friendliness and good mechanical and physical ... Read more
Flammability performance of biocomposites

Author: John, Maya J Date: 2019 Bio-based products have been used in the packaging sector and now there has been a considerable growth in the use of biocomposites in transport (automotive and aerospace) and electronics sector. However, it is imperative that components used ... Read more
Hybrid composites

Author: John, Maya J ; Anandjiwala, RD ; Thomas, S Date: Apr 2009 The incorporation of several different types of fibres into a single matrix has led to the development of hybrid biocomposites. The behaviour of hybrid composites is a weighed sum of the individual components in which there is a more favourable ... Read more
Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced rubber composites

Author: John, Maya J ; Anandjiwala, RD ; Thomas, S Date: Apr 2009 Natural Rubber (NR) is a naturally occurring elastomeric polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene). It can be extracted from latex of only one kind of tree, the Hevea braziliensis. Hevea rubber is produced in many tropical regions of ... Read more
Mechanical, rheological and viscoelastic properties of polysaccharide and protein based aerogels

Author: Lefatle, MC ; John, Maya J Date: Aug 2018 Aerogels are light and porous solid materials derived from gels and find applications in catalysis, wastewater treatment, and in automotive and aerospace industries. Aerogels are considered as a viable bio-based alternative for petroleum ... Read more
Natural fibre and polymeric matrix composites and their applications in aerospace engineering

Author: Balakrishnan, P ; John, Maya J ; Pothen, L ; Sreekala, MS ; Thomas, S Date: 2016 Fiber-reinforced polymer composite materials are fast gaining ground as preferred materials for construction of aircrafts and space crafts. In particular, their use as primary structural materials in recent years in several technology- ... Read more
Natural polymers: an overview

Author: John, Maya J ; Thomas, S Date: Aug 2012 The scarcity of natural polymers during the world war years led to the development of synthetic polymers like nylon, acrylic, neoprene, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and polyethylene. The increasing popularity of synthetic polymers is partly ... Read more
Raw and renewable polymers

Author: Joseph, S ; John, Maya J ; Pothen, LA Date: 2010 Biopolymers from renewable resources have attracted much attention in recent years. Increasing environmental consciousness and demands of legislative authorities have given significant opportunities for improved materials from renewable ... Read more
Rubber compounding and processing

Author: John, Maya J Date: Jun 2014 This chapter presents an overview on the compounding and processing techniques of natural rubber compounds. The introductory portion deals with different types of rubbers and principles of rubber compounding. The primary and secondary fillers ... Read more
Surface modification and preparation techniques for textile materials

Author: John, Maya J ; Anandjiwala, RD Date: 2009 This chapter presents an overview of some important surface modification techniques employed for improved functional behaviour of textiles. Textile materials are used in a variety of applications where surface modification is of profound ... Read more
Thermoset-cellulose nanocomposites: Flammability characteristics

Author: Mngomezulu, Mfiso E ; John, Maya J Date: Apr 2017 Fire resistant thermoset-cellulosic fibre composite materials are taking over in advanced engineering applications. As they are high-performance materials, these composites are used in automotive, aerospace, military, safety and security ... Read more

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