Biocomposites and Nanomaterials
A Circular Economy Approach
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Editors: Suresh Sundaramurthy, Sasan Zahmatkesh, Mu. Naushad, Nadeem A Khan, Afzal Husain Khan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 7 1 6 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 3 7 1 7 - 1
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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.
- Covers biocomposites and innovative materials with a circular economy approach
- Addresses fundamentals, key concepts, and all pillars of the circular economy
- Includes state-of-the-art green technologies that are outlined with specific applications and an emphasis on societal benefits
- Covers synthesis and applications, as well as recycling, reuse, and end of life
- Provides future perspectives that are also discussed
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists and chemical engineers, and manufacturers working in the research, processing, and development of advanced materials and biocomposites, Postgraduate students in above disciplines, Researchers working in energy, nanotechnology, environmental, and civil engineering as well as waste management
1. Preparation and characterization of biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review
2. The circular economy for biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review
3. Green biocomposite materials and their synthesis for achieving carbon neutrality
4. Nano-wood composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
5. Biodegradable plastics using biomaterials, and their sustainability, reuse, and end of life
6. Wood-plastic composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
7. Commercialization of Keratin-based products - state of the art initiatives, challenges, and current issues
8. Green composite materials synthesis and applications
9. Application of biocomposites and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry for effluent treatment
10. Application of bioocomposites and advancements for Industrial wastewater treatment
11. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for nanomedicine application in cancer therapy
12. Biocomposites and innovative materials in construction and architectural industrial sectors
13. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
14. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
15. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for hydrogen production
16. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for automobile application
17. Innovative composite materials for radiation shielding applications
18. Future perspectives for biocomposites and innovative materials-environmental concerns, and transition to the global circular economy
19. Techno-economic aspects, life cycle and safety assessment for biocomposites and innovative materials
20. Biocomposites and innovative materials - process economics, and policy makers initiatives
21. Case study: Biocomposites for modern housing and structures using cow dung and bamboo residues
22. Removal of atenolol and ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation process
23. Bioplastic preparations using sustainable biomaterials for environmental applications
2. The circular economy for biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review
3. Green biocomposite materials and their synthesis for achieving carbon neutrality
4. Nano-wood composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
5. Biodegradable plastics using biomaterials, and their sustainability, reuse, and end of life
6. Wood-plastic composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
7. Commercialization of Keratin-based products - state of the art initiatives, challenges, and current issues
8. Green composite materials synthesis and applications
9. Application of biocomposites and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry for effluent treatment
10. Application of bioocomposites and advancements for Industrial wastewater treatment
11. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for nanomedicine application in cancer therapy
12. Biocomposites and innovative materials in construction and architectural industrial sectors
13. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
14. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
15. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for hydrogen production
16. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for automobile application
17. Innovative composite materials for radiation shielding applications
18. Future perspectives for biocomposites and innovative materials-environmental concerns, and transition to the global circular economy
19. Techno-economic aspects, life cycle and safety assessment for biocomposites and innovative materials
20. Biocomposites and innovative materials - process economics, and policy makers initiatives
21. Case study: Biocomposites for modern housing and structures using cow dung and bamboo residues
22. Removal of atenolol and ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation process
23. Bioplastic preparations using sustainable biomaterials for environmental applications
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2025
- Language: English
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Suresh Sundaramurthy
Prof. Suresh Sundaramurthy is Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and has held postdoctoral and visiting faculty positions at international institutions. His research interests include catalysts, reactor design, environmental biotechnology, waste-to-energy, nanoengineered materials, biofuels, and green hydrogen. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and master's students and has substantial experience in R&D projects and consultancy.
Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, IndiaSZ
Sasan Zahmatkesh
Dr. Sasan Zahmatkesh currently holds a researcher position in the Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, Mexico. His research interests include wastewater, microplastics, membranes, biomass conversion to biofuels, biodiesel synthesis and cleaner biofuel processes. He is the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, 15 international conference proceedings, and one Iranian patent. He currently serves as a reviewer for 5 international journals in the field of engineering and sciences.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, MexicoMN
Mu. Naushad
Dr. Mu. Naushad is working as a full professor in the Department of Chemistry, College of Science at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His research interests include wastewater treatment, adsorption, ion exchange, bioremediation, and photodegradation. Dr. Naushad is the author and coauthor of more than 500 refereed journal publications and several books, book chapters, and US patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi ArabiaNK
Nadeem A Khan
Dr. Nadeem A Khan is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Mewat Engineering College, in India. Previously he was Head of Department from 2014 to 2017. He completed his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia University in 2022. He received his M.Tech. (Civil Engineering) with honours in Environmental Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2011. He has acted as an editorial board member for Nature on Scientific Reports and worked with Springer on a special issue in the Discover Water Journal. He was awarded the Best Young Scientist Award (Male) by LWT India and GECL for his Scientific contribution to Environmental Engineering. He has published four books with international publishers, 64 papers in SCI journals, and has also published more than 10 PATENTS in civil Engineering and water treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Mewat Engineering College, Nuh, Haryana, IndiaAK
Afzal Husain Khan
Dr. Afzal Husain Khan works in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, and B.E. and M. Tech degrees from the Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is an academic editor of PLOS ONE, Advances in Civil Engineering (Wiley), Associate Editor in TEIEE, and Guest Editor in Elsevier/Springer/Frontiers journals. He has been involved in many funded projects under the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) in Saudi Arabia. He has 90+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index >30; >3000+ citations), 4 books (edited), 6 patents, and 5 book chapters to his credit.
Affiliations and expertise
Civil and Architectural Engineering Department, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia