Lightweight and Sustainable Composite Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications

Lightweight and Sustainable Composites Materials: Preparation, Properties and Applications focuses on the synthesis, processing and characterization of these materials, their environmental sustainability features, compatibility with composites and their broad range of commercial and industrial application fields. The combination of being both lightweight and sustainable results in unique properties that make them suitable for a broad range of advanced commercial engineering applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers and material scientists and engineers working in the development of lightweight and sustainable composite materials.As recent studies on these materials reveal that they process excellent mechanical, electrical and thermal properties as well as improving environmental sustainability, this book is a welcomed resource.. - Discusses recycling and lifecycle assessment- Covers different types of lightweight materials, including polymers, metals and natural fibers- Covers synthesis and characterization techniques- Links production, properties and applications with sustainability behavior- Considers future trends and challenges for lightweight and sustainable composite materials