Description: Amongst thermoplastic biodegradable polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in many different applications but it still has limited use in various industrial sectors such as medical, packaging, textile, water, and wastewater treatment.
To increase the use of these materials more information is needed on their properties, characterization, processing, safety, and sustainability. Natural Fibre-Reinforced PLA Composites: Processing, Characterization and Applications reviews the thermal, physico-chemical, fire retardant, mechanical, tribological, biodegradable and anti-microbial properties of these materials. Fabrication of PLA biocomposites using advanced fabrication techniques like additive manufacturing and electrospinning are also discussed in detail.The book will be a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymers, bioplastics, polymer composites and biocomposites as well as industrial manufacturers.
Brief description: Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Bin Ishak is affiliated with the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in his capacity as an Associate Professor. He has authored and co-authored several national and international publications. He is a peer reviewer for high-reputed journals publishing research in the field of biocomposites. Dr. Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak has received several awards and international recognitions for his contributions to the scientific community. He has published 2 edited books to date. His research interest includes biocomposite materials and their manufacturing process.