Depend on your research interest. However I suggest you to read these two articles recently published:
1. Akampumuza, O., Wambua, Paul. M., Ahmed, A., Li, W. and Qin, X.-H. (2017), Review of the applications of biocomposites in the automotive industry. Polym. Compos., 38: 2553-2569.
2. Sanjay, R.M., Arpitha, G.R., Laxmana Naik L., Gopalakrishna K, Yogesha, B. (2016). Natural Resources, 7, 108-114
Let me know if bistable composites interest you
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Compostable-deployable-temporary-structures-bistable-natural-composite-tubes
Thank you Geoffrey Knott. I'm interested in your project area. Let me know any opportunities.
Thank you Geoffrey Knott. I'm interested in your project area. Let me know any opportunities.
Hi Linto, good to hear! Have you any experience with bio/natural composites? There's plenty of research to be done in bistable natural composites, just that I don't have time to do it so it'd be great to find some help
Geoffrey!
You may find Hector Achila from out SETsquared course would be interested:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hectorarchila
All the best,
Jules
Ah yeah I remember Hector from SETsquared! Thanks Jules, hope you're doing well!
Dear Linto George Thomas,
As we know that Bio composites is one of the emerging areas in polymer science which got attention for use in various applications ranging from automobile to the building industries. However, some gaps are still there which need to be narrowed down.
1. Thermal aging tests PLA biocomposites with and without compatibilizer were deteriorated due to the presence of gaps between components and shorter PLA molecules as compared to neat PLA. Much work is not highlighted on this issue.
Site for you Reference: K. W. Kim , B. H. Lee , H. J. Kim , K. Sriroth and J. R. Dorgan , J. Therm. Anal. Calorim., 2012, 108 , 1131 —1139 CrossRef CAS
2. Gaps between jute/PP due to the thermal shrinkage of the matrix have been filled by the swelled fiber after 14 days of water immersion conditioning.Fibre–matrix interface gaps which is caused by shrinkage and incomplete wetting of the fibre-resin interface during composite processing.)
refer: Article Studies on durability of sustainable biobased composites: a review
3. Why the water molecules diffuse into the micro gaps between polymer chains. The water molecules can migrate into the voids and gaps at the fibre–matrix interfaces. How to sort out this issue is another demanding research. They can raise the swelling level due to water absorption possibilities are more there. How to resolve this issue is also to be considered.
4. Alkalinity effect ratio which hampers the curing effect in building fiber reinforced material downing compression strength value.
Ashish
Ashish Thakur
Dear Prof Thakur,
Thank you so much for your valuable research gaps that narrowed down from your point of view.
Regards
George Thomas, Linto
There are many research gaps related to the development of biocomposites, which are materials made from biodegradable or renewable resources that are reinforced with fibers or other reinforcement materials. Some potential research areas for the development of biocomposites include:
These are just a few examples of the many research gaps related to the development of biocomposites. There is still much to be learned about these materials, and
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