Mohammad Jawaid - Phenolic Polymers Based Composite Materials

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Phenolic resins are the one of the oldest resins and have received great attention from academic researchers, industrial works and one of good and acceptable resin for industrial applications among all thermoset resins. Several effective attempts have been made to explore different synthesis processes of producing phenolic in a more useful and advanced way. Phenolic resin has some peculiar properties such as easy handling, toughness, excellent flame retardance, good heat resistance, low smoke/toxic gas evolution and highly thermal stability. Since the date of innovation of phenolic resin, wood/fibre reinforced biocomposites and composites products have been produced for various applications.

This book will explore potentiality of the chemical structure of phenolic resins and its derivatives. Nowadays, synthesis of phenolic resin from natural resources or biomass attracting researchers and academician to conduct in depth characterization such as mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties to look suitability of bio-phenolic resin in market as compared to synthetic phenolic resin. Phenolic will also be used with biodegradable materials to provide lightweight materials for outdoor applications. With this approach, phenolic resin can easily enter in eco-friendly market segments and can be a promising material for the automotive, marine, aerospace, construction and building, wind energy and consumer goods, etc.

This book has clearly shown the beginning and transformation of phenolic which helps to understand this polymer and its utilization in the real world as per the need of markets. This book covered history of phenolic and its transformation (derivative), biobased phenolic natural fibre-based phenolic composites, wood-based phenolic composites, nanocellulose phenolic composites, thermal and fire retardant properties of phenolic and its composites. This versatile version of phenolic resin and its composites helps to develop lightweight and durable components which can be used for heavy duty.

We are highly thankful to all authors who contributed book chapters and provide their valuable ideas and knowledge in this edited book. We attempt to gather all the scattered information of authors from diverse fields around the world (Brazil, China, Australia, Bangladesh, USA, Thailand, India and Malaysia) in the areas of phenolic composites and biocomposites and finally complete this venture in a fruitful way. We greatly appreciate contributors commitment for their support to compile our ideas in reality. We are highly thankful to Springer Nature, Singapore team for their generous cooperation at every stage of the book production.