Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Natural Fiber Composites
K. Ramanaiah, Srinivas Prasad Sanaka, A.V. Ratna Prasad, K. Hemachandra Reddy
The conventional materials are replaced with natural composites in energy saving applications due to their good insulation properties against heat transfer and the higher specific strength. In this chapter, the extraction of natural fibers, preparation of composites was discussed. The process of measurement of thermal conductivity of composites is elucidated. Based on the test data, natural polymer composites are promising composite materials for energy saving applications.
Keywords
Natural Fibers, Thermal Conductivity, Energy Saving, Composites, Vakka Fiber
Published online 4/10/2022, 10 pages
Citation: K. Ramanaiah, Srinivas Prasad Sanaka, A.V. Ratna Prasad, K. Hemachandra Reddy, Measurement of Thermal Conductivity of Natural Fiber Composites, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 122, pp 199-208, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644901854-8
Part of the book on Sustainable Natural Fiber Composites
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