Standardization and Test Methods 13.11 Different Standards and Test Methods References Chapter 14: Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Adhesives 14.1 Rheology of Adhesives 14.2 Viscosity—Theory 14.3 Capillary Viscometry 14.4 Rotational Viscometers 14.5 Cone-and-Plate Viscometer 14.6 Parallel Plate Viscometer 14.7 Concentric Cylinder Viscometer 14.8 Ford Cup Viscosity 14.9 Gardner–Holt Tubes 14.10 Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids 14.11 Viscoelasticity of Adhesives 14.12 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis 14.13 TTT and CHT Diagrams 14.14 Experimental Results References Chapter 15: Hot Melt Adhesives 15.1 Introduction 15.2 Polymers Commonly Used for Hot Melt Adhesives 15.3 Polyureathane Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives 15.4 Silane Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives 15.5 Polyamide Hot Melt Adhesives 15.6 Amorphous Polyolefin (APO/APAO) Hot Melt Adhesives 15.7 Tackifiers 15.8 Antioxidants [22] 15.9 Plasticizers 15.10 Mineral Oil and Wax References
4 Part B: Polymer Matrix Materials for Biofiber Composites Chapter 16: Modification of Natural Fibers and Polymeric Matrices 16.1 Introduction 16.2 Strategies to Treat the Biofibers for Compatibility 16.3 Chemical Methods 16.4 Functionalization of Matrices for Compatibility 16.5 MAH Grafted Polyolefins as Matrix Additives 16.6 Reactive Extrusion System References Chapter 17: Polymer Matrix: Unsaturated Polyester 17.1 Introduction 17.2 Raw Materials 17.3 Polyesterification Reaction 17.4 Cross-Linking Reaction 17.5 Sheet Molding Compounds Based on UP Resins 17.6 UV Curable Compositions Based on UP/Vinyl Ester Resins 17.7 Biocomposites Based on UP Matrix References Chapter 18: Polymer Matrix: Epoxy Resins 18.1 Introduction 18.2 Resin Preparation 18.3 Characteristics of Epoxy Resins 18.4 Preparation of DGEBA Epoxy Resin 18.5 Other Types of Epoxy Resins 18.6 Green or Sustainable Epoxy Matrix 18.7 Epoxy-Matrix-Based Biofiber Composites References Chapter 19: Polymer Matrix: Polyethylene 19.1 Introduction 19.2 High-Pressure Process 19.3 Low-Pressure Processes—Catalysts for Polymerization 19.4 Production of PE 19.5 Compatibilizers 19.6 Relevant Property of PE 19.7 Treatment and Functionalizing of Biofibers and Matrix Materials 19.8 Biocomposites Based on PE References Chapter 20: Polymer Matrix: Polypropylene 20.1 Introduction 20.2 PP Manufacture 20.3 Biofiber Composites Based on PP References Chapter 21: Biodegradable Polymers as Matrix for Biocomposites 21.1 Introduction 21.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates 21.3 Polylactic Acid 21.4 Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate 21.5 All Green Composites