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Degradation Effects of Completely Biodegradable Composites to Moisture Absorption and Water Aging

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Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites

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Employing of biodegradable polymers and reinforcements for the development of composites is important for the reduction of environmental problems of non-biodegradable and petro-based polymers. Completely biodegradable composites (biocomposites, ecocomposites or green composites) are composed of natural fibers and natural matrices or synthetic biodegradable matrices. Completely biodegradable composites can replace synthetic fiber based composites due to excellent mechanical properties, low cost and low density. However, biodegradable composites have hydrophilic nature thus, tend to absorb a significant amount of moisture. Mechanical properties of biodegradable composites immersed in water degrade over time limiting the potential applications of these materials. Not only mechanical properties of biodegradable composites but also dimensions of biodegradable composites are affected by water content. Therefore, in this chapter, the works about processing, applications and water aging of completely biodegradable polymer composites were presented. Also, the results derived from literature studies after water aging of completely biodegradable polymer composites were stated.

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Words cannot describe how grateful I am to my doctor interventional neurologist Assoc. Prof. Hasan Huseyin Karadeli for giving me a second chance in life after my brain operation. Without his operation and treatment, I would be unable to do all the things I am able do now. I am forever grateful to him for saving my life in August 2019. I also dedicate this chapter to my family and Assoc. Prof. Hasan Huseyin Karadeli.

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Kuram, E. (2022). Degradation Effects of Completely Biodegradable Composites to Moisture Absorption and Water Aging. In: Muthukumar, C., Krishnasamy, S., Thiagamani, S.M.K., Siengchin, S. (eds) Aging Effects on Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites. Composites Science and Technology . Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8360-2_6

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