John, Maya J2017-07-282017-07-282017-06John, M.J. 2017. Environmental degradation in biocomposites. In: Biocomposites for High-Performance Applications: Current Barriers and Future Needs Towards Industrial Development, p. 181-194. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100793-8.00007-79780081007938https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100793-8.00007-7http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780081007938000077http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9315Copyright: 2017 Elsevier. Due to copyright restrictions, the attached PDF file contains the accepted version of the published item. For access to the published version, kindly consult the publisher's website.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 biocomposite industry has found acceptance (mainly as nonload bearing structures) in the construction and automotive sector and reports suggest a projected growth rate of 22% per year. Biocomposites—mainly containing natural reinforcements in a petroleum/biopolymer-based matrix possess many appealing characteristics such as high specific properties, lightweight, positive environmental impact, and biodegradable nature. However, the problems associated with biocomposites/bioplastics and in particular natural fibres are its degradation behaviour in the presence of moisture, temperature, sunlight, and microbial attack which restricts its increased use in industrial applications. Research on studies related to degradation behaviour of biocomposites in different environmental conditions is increasing indicating that it is currently a very relevant research topic.enBiocompositesBioploymersBook ChapterJohn, M. J. (2017). Environmental degradation in biocomposites., <i>Worklist;18395</i> Elsevier. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9315John, Maya J. "Environmental degradation in biocomposites" In <i>WORKLIST;18395</i>, n.p.: Elsevier. 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9315.John MJ. Environmental degradation in biocomposites.. Worklist;18395. [place unknown]: Elsevier; 2017. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9315.TY - Book Chapter AU - John, Maya J AB - 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 biocomposite industry has found acceptance (mainly as nonload bearing structures) in the construction and automotive sector and reports suggest a projected growth rate of 22% per year. Biocomposites—mainly containing natural reinforcements in a petroleum/biopolymer-based matrix possess many appealing characteristics such as high specific properties, lightweight, positive environmental impact, and biodegradable nature. However, the problems associated with biocomposites/bioplastics and in particular natural fibres are its degradation behaviour in the presence of moisture, temperature, sunlight, and microbial attack which restricts its increased use in industrial applications. Research on studies related to degradation behaviour of biocomposites in different environmental conditions is increasing indicating that it is currently a very relevant research topic. DA - 2017-06 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Biocomposites KW - Bioploymers LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2017 SM - 9780081007938 T1 - Environmental degradation in biocomposites TI - Environmental degradation in biocomposites UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/9315 ER -