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Advances in Bionanocomposites
Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle
- 1st Edition - August 17, 2023
- Editors: Bhasha Sharma, Sabu Thomas, Pramendra Kumar Bajpai, Kajal Ghosal, Shashank Shekhar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 1 7 6 4 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 8 3 4 9 - 5
Advances in Bionanocomposites: Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle brings together the latest research in bio-based nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improved sustainab… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Bionanocomposites: Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle brings together the latest research in bio-based nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improved sustainability in terms of preparation, lifecycle and end applications. The book begins by introducing biopolymers, bionanocomposites and the latest methods for their synthesis, processing and characterization. Other sections focus on specific bio-based materials, including bionanocomposites based on polylactic acid, poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan, starch, cellulose, and protein. A range of advanced applications are then introduced across 3D printing, high entropy alloys, wastewater remediation, agriculture, biomedicine, solar cells, electrochemical sensors, and packaging.
Throughout the book, opportunities for improved sustainability are analyzed and highlighted. The final section brings this together with in-depth coverage of biodegradation, lifecycle, environmental impact, circular economy, economic considerations and future opportunities in bionanocomposites. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, R&D professionals, and industrial scientists from a range of disciplines.
- Provides the latest cutting-edge techniques for the synthesis, processing and characterization of biopolymer-based materials
- Includes an approach to bionanocomposites from the perspective of environmental impact, lifecycle and sustainability
- Opens the door to novel applications in areas such as 3D printing, wastewater remediation, agriculture and solar cells
Researchers and advanced students in bio-based polymers, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, polymer science, sustainable materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, and materials engineering, Scientists, engineers, and R&D professionals with an interest in bio-based nanocomposites or sustainable materials for a range of applications (agriculture, biomedical, environmental, energy, etc)
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Part I Advances techniques in bionanocomposites
- Chapter 1 Natural and synthetic biopolymers: Classification and fundamental aspects of bionanocomposites
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Natural and synthetic biopolymers
- 1.3 Properties
- 1.4 Nanofiller based composites: Bionanocomposites
- 1.5 Processing methods
- 1.6 Characterization of bionanocomposites
- 1.7 Applications of bionanocomposites
- 1.8 Future scope and challenges
- 1.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2 Green synthesis and methodologies of nanomaterials: State of the art
- 2.1 Green synthesis of nanoparticles
- 2.2 Green synthesis methodologies
- 2.3 Applications of green synthesis-produced nanoparticles
- 2.4 Side effects or potential toxicology of nanoparticles produced by green synthesis
- References
- Chapter 3 Processing methods and characterization techniques of sustainable polymers: Challenges and emerging technologies
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Significance of sustainable polymers
- 3.3 Processing techniques for sustainable polymers
- 3.4 Characterization of sustainable polymers
- 3.5 Challenges and opportunities with sustainable polymers
- 3.6 Conclusion
- References
- Part II Materials
- Chapter 4 Polylactic acid-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Overview of poly (lactic acid)
- 4.3 Synthesis of poly (lactic acid)
- 4.4 Properties of poly (lactic acid)
- 4.5 Limitations of poly (lactic acid) toward engineering applications
- 4.6 What is a polymer bionanocomposite?
- 4.7 Classification of bionanocomposites
- 4.8 Processing of PLA and its bionanocomposites
- 4.9 PLA bionanocomposites: Properties and challenges
- 4.10 Advances in PLA bionanocomposites applications
- 4.11 Limitations of using PLA-based bionanocomposites
- 4.12 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5 Polyvinyl alcohol-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Synthesis of PVA-based bionanocomposites
- 5.3 Properties of PVA-based bionanocomposites
- 5.4 Applications of PVA-based bionanocomposites
- 5.5 Advantages of PVA
- 5.6 Limitations of PVA
- 5.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6 Chitosan-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Chitosan—source, chemistry, and properties
- 6.3 Chitosan modification
- 6.4 Chitosan-based bionanocomposites
- 6.5 Properties of chitosan-based bionanocomposites
- 6.6 Synthesis and preparation techniques of chitosan-based bionanocomposites
- 6.7 Applications of chitosan-based bionanocomposites
- 6.8 Advantages and disadvantages of chitosan-based bionanocomposites
- 6.9 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7 Starch-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Starch properties
- 7.3 Preparation of nano-sized starch
- 7.4 Characterization
- 7.5 Modification
- 7.6 Application in foods
- 7.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 8 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: synthesis strategies
- 8.3 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: distinctive characteristics
- 8.4 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: biomedical applications
- 8.5 Future perspectives and conclusion
- References
- Chapter 9 Protein based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Types of protein-based composites
- 9.3 Properties of protein-based composites
- 9.4 Applications of protein nanocomposites
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- Part III Applications of bionanocomposites
- Chapter 10 Electrospinning of bionanocomposites: Properties and applications
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Electrospinning process for fabrication
- 10.3 Parameters influencing fiber characteristics
- 10.4 Limitations of bionanocomposites via electrospinning
- 10.5 Applications of bionanocomposites
- 10.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 11 3D printing of bionanocomposites and their broad spectrum of applications
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 3D printing technique overview
- 11.3 Materials used in 3D printing of bionanocomposites
- 11.4 Applications of 3D printed bionanocomposites
- 11.5 Future perspectives and limitation of 3D printing with nanobiocomposites
- 11.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 12 Applications of bionanocomposites in high entropy alloys
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 High entropy alloy composites
- 12.3 High entropy nanocomposites
- 12.4 Bionanocomposites as high entropy alloys and their applications
- 12.5 Future prospects of bionanocomposites as HEAs
- 12.6 Outlook of HEAs
- 12.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- Conflicts of interest
- References
- Chapter 13 Wastewater remediation using bionanocomposites
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Bionanocomposites for rare earth elements remediation
- 13.3 Bionanocomposites for heavy metal remediation
- 13.4 Bionanocomposites for phosphate and nitrogenous compound removal
- 13.5 Bionanocomposites for organic pollutant removal
- 13.6 Bionanocomposites for oil-water separation
- 13.7 Future prospects in wastewater and other treatment processes
- References
- Chapter 14 Agricultural applications of bionanocomposites
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Role of bionanocomposites in agriculture
- 14.3 Application of bionanocomposites in crop production
- 14.4 Nanofertilizers
- 14.5 Nanopesticides
- 14.6 Nanoencapsulation
- 14.7 Bionanocomposites in hydroponics
- 14.8 Nanobiosensors
- 14.9 Use of nanobiocomposites in biotechnology
- 14.10 Nanofiltration
- 14.11 Use of nanotechnology in particle farming
- 14.12 Reduce toxicology effects
- 14.13 Role of bionanocomposites in water management
- 14.14 Role of bionanocomposites in food industry
- 14.15 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15 Biomedical applications of bionanocomposites
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Bionanocomposites: a class of hybrid biomaterials with tunable properties
- 15.3 Bionanocomposite-based antimicrobial materials
- 15.4 Bionanocomposites-based drug delivery systems
- 15.5 Bionanocomposites-based tissue engineering scaffolds
- 15.6 Bionanocomposites-based wound dressing materials
- 15.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 16 Circular economy and upcoming horizons in the field of bionanocomposites
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Prolegomenon to circular economy
- 16.3 Paragons of circular economy
- 16.4 The bio-plastic economy
- 16.5 Bionanocomposites
- 16.6 Challenges in the plastic circular economy
- References
- Part IV Biodegradation, life cycle, and circular economy
- Chapter 17 Environmental impact, health implications, and life cycle assessment of bionanocomposites
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Life cycle environmental assessment of nanocomposites
- 17.3 Biomedical applications of bionanocomposites
- 17.4 Water purification/treatment industries
- 17.5 Limitation of bionanocomposites and its repercussions in environment
- 17.6 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 432
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 17, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323917643
- eBook ISBN: 9780323983495
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Bhasha Sharma
Dr. Bhasha Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, India. She received her BSc (2011) in Polymer Sciences from the University of Delhi, and completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2019. Her research interests revolve around sustainable polymers for packaging applications, environmentally benign approaches for biodegradation of plastic wastes, fabrication of bionanocomposites, and finding strategies to ameliorate the electrochemical activity of biopolymers.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, University of Delhi, IndiaST
Sabu Thomas
Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution.
Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, IndiaPK
Pramendra Kumar Bajpai
Dr. P.K. Bajpai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi. His area of research includes processing of polymer composites, bio composites, machining aspects of composites, FEM modelling of composites, etc. He has published several research articles in various journals of repute and has contributed many book chapters in edited books of leading publishers. He has also worked as an editor for two edited volumes of books related to processing of polymer composites and two conference proceedings related to materials and manufacturing.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi, IndiaKG
Kajal Ghosal
Dr. Kajal Ghosal is Visiting Researcher at the Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovakia, and works as Associate Professor at Dr. B. C. Roy College of Pharmacy and AHS, Durgapur, India. She was selected among the international candidates for participating in the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic in 2019. Dr. Ghosal has obtained the D S Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt. of India, in 2013. She has 23 journal papers, 30 conference papers, 2 books, and 3 book chapters.
Affiliations and expertise
Dr. B. C. Roy College of Pharmacy and AHS, Durgapur, IndiaSS
Shashank Shekhar
Shashank Shekhar
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India
Dr. Shashank Shekhar is currently an Assistant Professor at Netaji Subhas University of Technology and is also associated with the Quantum Research Centre of Excellence as Associate Director in the Department of Renewable Energy. He completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Delhi. Dr. Shekhar has been working on biopolymers and Schiff base metal complexes for the last 5 years and has published articles in reputed international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, IndiaRead Advances in Bionanocomposites on ScienceDirect