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  • Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers

    • 1st Edition
    • Robin Augustine + 3 more
    • English
    Biomedical Applications of Self-Healing Polymers addresses the critical need for materials that can self-repair, enhancing the durability and functionality of biomedical devices and tissue engineering scaffolds. The design, characterization, and fabrication of self-healing polymers is covered, as well as key preparation methods, classifications, and mechanisms of action. This book also explores the integration of nanoparticles in self-healing polymers and the creation of self-healing scaffolds for tissue regeneration. The second part of the book focuses on the biomedical applications of self-healing polymers, such as wound healing, drug delivery, cell and tissue engineering, medical devices, dental restorative materials, and 3D-printed biomedical constructs.Sections include in vitro and in vivo evaluations, discussing current limitations and future prospects. This book is ideal for academics and researchers in materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.

  • Smart Civil and Structural Engineering

    Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence
    • 1st Edition
    • Shahryar Habibi
    • English
    Smart Structural Engineering: Integrating Innovative Technologies for Civil and Structural Excellence provides an exploration of the dynamic intersection between smart technologies and civil and structural engineering. It discusses the transformative role of cutting-edge technologies in revolutionizing the way design is transforming structural engineering. The central theme of the book is the seamless integration of innovative technologies in the field, enabling engineers to create structures that are not only robust but also intelligent and adaptable.Key themes include:Innovative TechnologiesIntellig... Structural SystemsInterdiscipli... CollaborationSustain... in Practice

  • Biocomposites and Nanomaterials

    A Circular Economy Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 4 more
    • English
    Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach explores the transformative shift from traditional linear economic models to the innovative concept of the Circular Economy. The book delves into sustainable materials synthesis and advanced technologies that cater to eco-friendly production in industries like manufacturing and process engineering. With a focus on precision tailoring of material structures, it highlights how systematic synthesis is revolutionizing material properties to meet the growing demands of diverse applications. The book is designed to inspire sustainable innovations that align seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy.Beyond its primary focus, the book extensively discusses biocomposites, bio-adhesives, bioplastics, keratin-based products, and pharmaceutical developments. Key topics include sustainable production techniques, heterogeneous catalysis, carbon sequestration, and waste management strategies. Real-world industrial case studies provide practical insights into transitioning to eco-friendly practices. By showcasing cutting-edge research and applications, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for integrating circular economy frameworks into material development and industrial processes.

  • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
    • English
    Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, it provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, it fosters progress in developing safer, and more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications.This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

  • Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production

    Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • João Fernando Gomes + 1 more
    • English
    Recent Advances in Biodiesel Production: Mechanisms, Processes and Technologies brings together the latest developments in the production of biodiesel, namely related to the type and features of catalysts, operating reaction conditions, yields and specifications of obtained biodiesel, also covering novel areas such as the use of machine learning and data mining.. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and graduate and postgraduate students working on the production and usage of biodiesel-derived fuels, and across energy, renewable energy, transport systems, chemical engineering, catalysis, and decarbonization.

  • Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation

    Synthesis, Properties and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rohit Jasrotia + 1 more
    • English
    Advanced Magnetic Nanomaterials for Wastewater Remediation and Green Hydrogen Energy Generation presents the latest developments in this important field. The book provides an overview of cutting-edge research which addresses the latest scenarios, key developments, as well as future aspects and challenges and opportunities. This book will be valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, as well as materials scientists and engineers, and other professionals working in, the area of advanced magnetic nanomaterials for wastewater remediation and green hydrogen energy applications.

  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1st Edition
    • Danping Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.

  • Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass

    Fundamentals, Performance, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • N. M. Nurazzi + 1 more
    • English
    Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass: Fundamentals, Performance, and Applications provides an extensive exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in this field. The book aims to cover the entire spectrum, from the origins and significance of agricultural biomass to the traditional and modern isolation methods of nanocellulose. It delves into the critical role of nanocellulose in emerging applications, especially through chemical surface modifications and composite fabrication processes involving both thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. The book is structured into three main sections: fundamentals, fabrication, and applications.The first section offers a foundational understanding of agricultural biomass resources, their morphology, and methods for sustainable green extraction and isolation of nanocellulose. The second section covers techniques for modifying and functionalizing nanocellulose, composite fabrication processes, and performance evaluations. The third section explores various cutting-edge applications, such as biomedical materials, electronics, environmental remediation, structural applications, packaging, 3-D printing, and propellants. This book is designed for a wide audience, including researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the fields of natural fibers, nanocellulose, and polymer composites. It addresses the growing interest in sustainable materials by presenting detailed, interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts to develop nanocellulose applications. The book highlights the economic potential and market value of nanocellulose products, making it an invaluable resource for those engaged in advancing sustainable product development.

  • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

    Technologies, Materials, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hamid Reza Vanaei + 3 more
    • English
    Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Technologies, Materials, and Applications provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary exploration of the intersection between additive manufacturing (AM) and polymer matrix composites (PMCs). Its primary objective is to bridge the knowledge gap between AM technologies and polymer composites, delivering an integrated perspective that encompasses fundamental principles, material selection, process optimization, technological advancements, and emerging applications. The book’s timely significance is highlighted by the rapidly evolving use of AM to fabricate lightweight, high-performance composites for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial tooling. It covers new developments such as smart composites, 4D printing, and AI-driven process optimization—areas not yet fully addressed in the current literature. The book’s content structure follows a logical progression: it begins with a foundational overview of AM and PMCs, explores materials and their properties, examines technological processes and process parameter optimization, and then addresses advanced characterization, quality control, and applications. Future perspectives, including sustainability, smart materials, and digital innovations, are also included. Key themes include material-process integration, quality assurance, sustainability, and the application of AM-PMCs in complex engineering contexts.

  • Advances in Biofuels

    Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Biofuels: Strategies, Policies, and Technologies for a Sustainable Future offers a holistic view of biofuels, integrating technological advancements, sustainability issues, economic impacts, and policy frameworks, whilst case studies showcase applications of biofuels in various regions of the world. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biofuels, feedstocks for biofuel production, and production technologies, before addressing the sustainability issues of biofuels, with chapters on the economic and environmental impacts of biofuels, carbon footprints and GHG emission reduction strategies in biofuels, and guidelines and policies for biofuel production in different regions. The book then shifts to various applications of biofuels, notably by covering advanced biofuels in the decarbonizing of transport, biofuel blending and compatibility with existing infrastructure, the design and optimization of bioreactors for biofuel production, and the metabolic engineering and biomass species design for enhanced biofuel production. Finally, social, ethical and economic considerations in biofuel development are considered, with a closing chapter exploring future directions and innovations. This latest volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in biofuel production, transportation, processing, and utilization, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policy makers.

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