Biorenewable polymers processes

As natural resources are getting depleted, the reliance on biorenewable resources will continue to grow. The field of biorenewable polymers is still in its infancy and has much potential for growth. In summary, the use of metathesis complements the other multiple processes for the polymerization of plant oils, which range from cationic to thermal and radical type polymerizations by allowing control of the polymerization process through the selection of the metathesis catalyst or the addition of CTAs. Moreover, the ability to control polymerizations with new metathesis catalysts and the capability to influence metathesis polymerization by the addition of CTAs promise a future full of many exciting opportunities in biorenewable polymers via metathesis. 

Keeping in mind the immense advantages of sustainable polymers, this book primarily focuses on the processing and properties of different sustainable polymers procured from diverse biorenewable resources. Several critical issues and suggestions for future work are comprehensively discussed in this book with the hope that the book will provide a deep insight into the state of the art of sustainable polymers. We would like to thank the publisher for the invaluable help in the organization of the editing process. 

The demand for better fuel efficiency based on the strict governmental regulations on safety and emission has led to the wide application of composites and plastics in the automotive industry in the place of the traditionally used steels [32]. Thermoplastic materials reinforced with natural fibers have reported to have excellent mechanical properties, recycling properties, etc. [33-36]. Several natural and biorenewable fibers such as wheat, isora, soybean, kenaf, straw, jute, and sisal are used in the fiber/plastic composite industry, and the use of namral fibers as reinforcements for composite has attracted many industries [37, 38]. Compared to polymer resin, polymer biocomposites that are reinforced with natural fibers have many applications due to its ease of processing, comparatively lower cost, and excellent mechanical properties [39]. For more than a decade, European car manufacturers and suppliers have been using natural fiber-based composites with thermoplastic and thermoset matrices. These biocomposites and bionanocomposites... 

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