Biocomposites and the Circular Economy provides up-to-date research results and insights from a multidisciplinary group of researchers who have been working together under the Biocomposites Research Network. Topics present the full lifecycle of biocomposites, including both detailed research reports and case studies, along with comprehensive literature reviews. Methodologies include biocomposites synthesis and processing, supply chain modeling, and multi-criteria decision-making. Literature review chapters provide compressive information to the reader on emerging topics. In addition, all research and case study chapters start with an overview of the related literature, thus helping readers learn about state-of-the-art research and identify new areas for development. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, Industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the research, development, and manufacturing of biocomposites in a broad range of application fields.
Table of Contents
1. An Introduction to Biocomposites 2. Agriwastes for Biocomposites 3. Valorization of Lignin towards Sustainable Biocomposites 4. A Cleaner Approach to Utilize Discarded Fabric to Strengthen Wood-Ash Treated Soil: A Circular Textile Economy Perspective 5. Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) for Ranking and Selection of Biocomposites in Construction A Case Study 6. A New Acetone-based Treatment Process for Fabricating Flax Fibre-Reinforced Bioepoxy Composites with Vacuum Infusion 7. 3D-printting of Biocomposites 8. Lignin Containing Aerogels 9. Degradation Studies of Biodegradable Composites 10. Biodegradation of Bioplastics in Aerobic and Anaerobic Environments 11. Recycling of Biocomposites 12. A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Supply Chain Design Strategies to Improve Hemp Use Efficiency in Biocomposites Production 13. A Techno-Economic Investigation of Hemp-based Biocomposite Supply chain: A Case Study in Western Canada
Authors
Abbas S Milani Professor, School of Engineering, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada. Dr. Milani is a tenured full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. His major scholarly and administrative roles to date include: Founding Director of the UBC Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI); Technical Director, of the Composites Research Network (CRN); Lead of Canadian-International Biocomposites Research Network; Lead of UBC-Pacific Economic Development Canada-Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) program; Lead of UBC-NRC IRAP National Circular Economy CtO (Contribution to Organizations) Program; and Lead of NSERC CREATE in Immersive Technologies (CITech).His primary expertise falls into advanced modeling, simulation, and multi-criteria design optimization of composite/biocomposite materials, structures, and manufacturing processes. His research to date has resulted in over 300 publications, including six books. In 2020, Dr. Milani was inducted into the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)-College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists which is Canada's first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership. Mahdi Takaffoli Senior Research Engineer, Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Canada. Senior Research Engineer Mahdi Takaffoli
wors in the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute, University of British Columbia, Canada.
