Autorentext

Yasir Nawab is a renowned researcher and scholar specializing in textile composites. Dr. Yasir Nawab is also a founder of National Centre for Composite Materials (NCCM) located in Faisalabad, Pakistan which is a powerhouse of research and innovation in the field of Composite materials in Pakistan. His extensive work and contributions to the field have significantly influenced the development and application of sustainable textile materials.

Ali Raza Shafqat is an experienced entrepreneur, engineer, researcher and, scholar dedicated to sustainable practices in textile composites. His expertise in circular economy and sustainability drives impactful innovations and research collaborations in the textile composite industry.

Muzzamal Hussain is a respected academic and researcher whose work centres on the advancement of sustainable composite materials. He is currently serving as director of National Centre for Composite Materials (NCCM) located in Faisalabad, Pakistan. His research and teaching have been instrumental in promoting sustainable practices within the textile composites industry.

Klappentext

The book Textile Composites and Sustainability: A Circular Approach provides an essential, comprehensive guide to integrating sustainability and circular economy principles specifically within the textile composites sector. This book addresses the urgent need for the textile industry to transition from linear to circular models, focusing on waste reduction, resource efficiency, and sustainable innovation. It covers critical aspects including sustainable material selection, innovative design strategies, advanced manufacturing processes, lifecycle management, and end-of-life recycling techniques tailored to textile composites. Real-world case studies and global perspectives ensure readers gain a holistic understanding of current trends and effective applications of sustainability practices. This book uniquely addresses the distinctive challenges and opportunities inherent in textile composites, making it invaluable for anyone committed to advancing environmental responsibility, enhancing economic sustainability, and fostering innovation within the textile composites sector.

Features:
Highlights the approaches for innovation, shifting to a circular economy and sustainable development in the field of textile reinforced composites.
Covers the latest sustainable materials and advancements in textile composites, including natural fibers, biopolymers, and recycled materials.
Provides practical advice and case studies on circular design concepts and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Encompasses perspectives from diverse geographic regions and market categories.

This book is aimed at professionals, researchers, and graduate students in textiles, materials, and environmental engineering.

Inhalt

1. Introduction. 2. Textile Composites. 3. Fundamentals of Circular Economy. 4. Sustainability in Textile Composites. 5. Raw materials for Sustainable Textile Composites. 6. Design for Circularity.
2. Manufacturing Processes. 8. End-of-Life Management. 9. Economic and Social Dimensions. 10. Case studies of incorporating circularity in composites. 11. Innovation and Future Trends. 12. Conclusion