Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites, with discussions on preparation, properties and applications. Sections cover natural rubber-based polymer blends, soy-protein, cellulose, chitin, starch-based, PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends, Poly (ethylene succinate), PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction to biodegradable polymers 2. Natural rubber-based polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites 3. Soy protein-based polymer blends, and composites 4. Extraction and characterization of cellulose 5. Cellulose based blends and composites 6. Chitin and chitosan-based�blends and composites 7. Starch based blends and composites 8. PLA based blends and composites 9. PHBV based blends and composites 10. PCL based blends and composites 11. PVA based blends and composites 12. PBAT based blends and composites 13. Poly(ethylene succinate),�polybutylene succinate and�Poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA)�based blends and composites 14. Polyhydroxybutyrate�(PHB)�based blends and composites 15. Poly(Propylene Carbonates) based blends and composites 16. Miscellaneous biodegradable polymers
Authors
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand.
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist, Associate Professor, and Advisor at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and completed postdoctoral research at KMUTNB. An Associate Editor for Heliyon (Elsevier) and Frontier Materials, he has reviewed for 200+ journals and edited 45 books. With 350+ publications and 25,000+ citations, he is among Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists (2019-2022). His research focuses on natural fiber composites and advanced materials. He has received multiple international awards and patents.
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU - Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, Thailand
M. Ramesh KIT, Kalaignarkarunanidhi Inst. of Technology, Tamil Nadu, India.
Prof. M. Ramesh received M.E degree in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras and Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India respectively. He is the Madras University Rank holder in M.E. He obtained PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in the field of eco-friendly bio-composite materials from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Andhra Pradesh, India. He has published more than 40 research papers in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals, 10+ book chapters and presented several papers in the conferences at National and International level. He is a reviewer for more than 30 International Journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include biomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, hybrid composites and energy efficient materials.
Suchart Siengchin President, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai - German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), Thailand.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020-2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.