Fiberglass Reinforced And Composite Plastics Industry

Fiberglass-reinforced and composite plastic (FRP/C) product industries generate wastes (including air emissions) during the fabrication process and from the use of solvents for clean up of tools, molds and spraying equipment. This step-by-step manual provides an overview of the FRP/C process and operations that generate waste and presents options for minimizing waste generation through source reduction and recycling. Includes pre-designed assessment forms along with a detailed waste audit from a composite plastics manufacturing plant. Case studies.

This book has been prepared as a reference on manufacturing techniques and applications of fiberglass reinforced plastics. It provides discussion of properties, concepts and is written for the potential user to summarize advantages in usage. The book contains nine chapters of discussion of relationships between polymers, reinforcements and uses, as well as a useful glossary of plastics and engineering terms. There is a wide interest in fiberglass reinforced plastics due to useful properties which meet a great many product and use requirements, as well as the relative ease with which such products can be fabricated. Fiberglass reinforced plastics find applications in transportation, marine, construction, electronics, recreation, aircraft, aerospace and numerous manufacturing industries. These plastics have virtually displaced wood in the marine industry, and applications replacing metals in other areas continue to grow. The user of this book will find practical and useful information for design, engineering, plant and maintenance. Presented is the technology and applications to serve the varied interests of readers in diverse industries.

Comprehensive guide to plastics processing methods, equipment and materials

This book comprehensively addresses surface modification of natural fibers to make them more effective, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Topics include the elucidation of important aspects surrounding chemical and green approaches for the surface modification of natural fibers, the use of recycled waste, properties of biodegradable polyesters, methods such as electrospinning, and applications of hybrid composite materials.