Polymer Nano-Biocomposites Preparation, Properties, and Applications is a comprehensive guide that delves into the latest advancements in this field. The book provides a concise overview of the polymer bio-nanocomposites, their processing and properties. Furthermore, it features case studies that spotlight specific industrial and technological applications.
The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers who are involved in the research and development of advanced green materials and polymeric nanocomposites.
Table of Contents
1. An introduction to polymer-based bio-nanocomposites2. A comparative study of the properties of polymer biocomposites and polymer bio-nanocomposites
3. Biobased polymers: processing, properties, and engineering applications
4. Bionanomaterials from agricultural wastes: processing, characterization, and applications
5. Bionanomaterials as polymer composite fillers: Surface modification and coating
6. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites: processing and scalability
7. Bio-nanocomposites: morphology and characterization
8. Micro/nano filler-based polymer biocomposites: processing and properties
9. Nanoclay-based bio-nanocomposites: processing, and properties
10. Nanocellulosic fillers based polymeric biocomposites: preparation, properties, and industrial applications
11. Current developments in biomass-based carbon bio-nanocomposites
12. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties
13. Thermal and flammability behaviour of bio-nanocomposites
14. Biodegradability and weathering behaviour of polymeric bio-nanocomposites
15. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: Fatigue and creep behaviour
16. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites: automotive and aerospace applications
17. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: Optical, electrical, and electromagnetic applications
18. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites for Antimicrobial and food packaging applications
19. Polymer Bio-nanocomposites for energy storage applications
20. Polymer bio-nanocomposites for Sensor and wearable electronic applications
21. Life Cycle Assessment of polymer bio-nanocomposites
22. Challenges and prospects of polymer bio-nanocomposites in industrial applications
Authors
Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan Professor, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India.Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan is currently working as a Professor at Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. His research areas of interest include Polymer biocomposites, biofibers and bio fillers, testing and characterization of fibers and composites.
Hind Abdellaoui Senior research scientist and R&D Consultant.Dr. Hind Abdellaoui is currently a Senior research scientist and R&D Consultant. Her research interests include Polymer composites, hybrid composites, and nanocomposites.
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. 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.
