Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications brings together the latest research, highlighting cutting-edge applications in this exciting field. Sections introduce biodegradable and biocompatible polymers and the fundamentals regarding synthesis, structure, properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability, provide in-depth coverage of methods and techniques for processing, spectroscopic and microscopic analysis, dielectric, thermal, and electrical conductivity, and incorporation of functionalized nanoparticles, and green synthesized nanoparticles. The second part of the book guides the reader through the properties and preparation of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for a range of specific, targeted, state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine, electronic, energy storage, environment and packaging.

Finally, sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies are discussed in detail.

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Chapter 1. Introduction to biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, fundamental properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability
Abstract
Chapter Outline
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Synthesis, fabrication, and structure
1.3 Types and features of biodegradable and biocompatible polymers and their nanocomposites
1.4 Fundamental properties
1.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 2. Processing methods of polymer nanocomposites: influence of processing parameters, nanofiller nature, size, and shape on their functional properties
Abstract
Chapter Outline
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Polymer nanocomposites
2.3 Methods of processing
2.4 Waste-mediated synthesis of polymer nanocomposites
2.5 Properties of polymer nanocomposites
2.6 Factors affecting the properties of nanocomposites
2.7 Polymer nanocomposite coatings
2.8 Conclusion and future perspectives
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 3. Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
Abstract
Chapter Outline
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Spectroscopic analysis
3.3 Microscopic analysis
3.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Dielectric properties, thermal analysis, and conductivity studies of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
Abstract
Chapter Outline
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Properties of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
4.3 Summary
References
Chapter 5. Thermomechanical and viscoelastic properties of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
Abstract
Chapter Outline
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Natural/synthetic biocompatible and biodegradable polymers
5.3 Surface modification methods of biodegradable and biocompatible polymers
5.4 Natural fiber-reinforced hybrid polymer composites’ fundamental properties
5.5 Bio-nanocomposites
5.6 Dynamic mechanical analysis
5.7 Thermo-mechanical and viscoelastic behavior of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
5.8 Applications of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
5.9 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites based on bio-based fillers: preparation, characterizations and potential applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Classifications of composite materials
6.3 Bio-composite materials
6.4 Synthesis methods for composited material
6.5 Characterizations of different bio-filler based polymeric nanocomposites
6.6 Applications of various bio-composite materials
6.7 Other novel applications for bio-based composites
6.8 Conclusion and future aspects
References
Chapter 7. Functionalized nanoparticles-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and biodegradability aspects
Abstract
Chapter Outline
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Nonbiodegradable and biodegradable PNCs
7.3 Synthesis of functionalized nanoparticle-based polymeric nanocomposites
7.4 Nanocomposites functionalization
7.5 Aspects of functionalized nanoparticles on the properties of the nanocomposites
7.6 Biodegradability aspects of functionalized nanoparticle-based PNCs
7.7 Characterization of functionalized nanoparticle-based polymeric nanocomposites
7.8 Applications of functionalized nanoparticles-based nanocomposites
7.9 Conclusion
References
Chapter 8. Green-synthesized nanoparticle-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Green-synthesized nanoparticles
8.3 Production of nanoparticles from plants
8.4 Green synthesis of nanoparticles using microorganism and algae
8.5 Production of polymer nanocomposites
8.6 Characterization of green-synthesized nanoparticle-based polymer nanocomposites
8.7 Applications of green-synthesized nanoparticle-based polymer nanocomposites
8.8 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9. Biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Biodegradable and biocompatible polymers for sustainable tissue engineering
9.3 Hydrogels based on biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering
9.4 3D/4D printing of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering
9.5 Modern tissue engineering concepts and applications: four-dimensional (4D) bioprinting for advanced tissue engineering applications
9.6 Electrospinning of tissue engineering scaffolds based on biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
9.7 Foamed scaffolds based on biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites
9.8 Other techniques of scaffold fabrication for tissue engineering
9.9 Conclusions
9.10 Challenges and future perspectives
References
Chapter 10. Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as electrode materials for electrochemical double-layer capacitors and hybrid supercapacitor applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Classification and storage mechanism of supercapacitors
10.3 Synthesis techniques of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as an electrode
10.4 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as electrode in supercapacitor; material synthesis method, characterization, and storage capacitance analysis
10.5 Application of supercapacitors
10.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11. Advanced biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for rechargeable lithium and sodium-ion battery applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Biodegradable polymer classification
11.3 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposite in rechargeable LIBs and SIBs
11.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 12. Advances in biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for solar cell applications: current status and future directions
Abstract
Chapter Outline
12.1 Introduction
12.2 BP composites used in solar cell application
12.3 Synthesis, processing and fabrication of biodegradable polymer-based SC
12.4 Properties of biodegradable polymer-based solar cells
12.5 Biodegradable polymer/composites as substrate for solar cells
12.6 BP for solar cell encapsulation/passivation
12.7 Biodegradable polymer as electrolyte for dye-sensitized SC
12.8 Conclusion and future direction
Acknowledgement
References
Chapter 13. Biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Basic theory and mechanism of electromagnetic inference shielding
13.3 Poly(lactic acid)-related polymeric electromagnetic inference shielding materials
13.4 Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)-related polymeric electromagnetic inference shielding materials
13.5 Poly(ɛ-caprolactone)-related polymeric electromagnetic inference shielding materials
13.6 Biodegradable epoxy-related polymeric electromagnetic inference shielding materials
13.7 Other biodegradable polymer-related electromagnetic inference shielding materials
13.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 14. Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for gas-sensing and bio-sensing applications: prospects and challenges
Abstract
Chapter Outline
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Current need of gas sensors and biosensors
14.3 Biodegradable polymers as gas sensors and biosensors
14.4 Bio-nanocomposites
14.5 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for gas-sensing applications
14.6 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for bio-sensing applications
14.7 Literature survey of recent advancement and prospects of biopolymer nanocomposites for gas-sensing and bio-sensing applications
14.8 Some significant literature survey on gas sensors and biosensors
14.9 Current challenges and future perspectives
14.10 Conclusions
References
Chapter 15. Applications of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites in water and wastewater treatment
Abstract
Chapter Outline
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Types of biodegradable polymers
15.3 Synthesis of biodegradable polymers composites
15.4 Application of biodegradable polymer nanocomposite in treatment of wastewater
15.5 Conclusion and future perspective
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 16. Membranes based on biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for gas separation applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Polymer nanocomposites for gas separation membranes
16.3 Applications of biodegradable polymer nanocomposite membranes for gas separation
16.4 Concluding remarks and future prospects
References
Chapter 17. Advances and prospects of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for fuel cell applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Fuel cell
17.3 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites: developments and scenarios
17.4 Summary and future prospective
References
Chapter 18. Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for food packaging applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Biodegradable polymers: their classification and properties
18.3 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites (bionanocomposites)
18.4 Organic nanofillers
18.5 Inorganic nanofillers
18.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 19. Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for catalytic and photocatalytic applications
Abstract
Chapter Outline
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Natural biopolymers
19.3 Biopolymers based on fossil fuels
19.4 Polymer nanocomposites
19.5 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as photocatalyst and catalyst
19.6 Challenges and future perspectives
19.7 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 20. Sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
Abstract
Chapter Outline
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Sustainability assessment and environmental impact of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
20.3 Recycling strategies for biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
20.4 Bionanocomposites incorporating chitin nanofibrils
20.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Social Sciences & Humanities

Health

Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites

Processing, Characterization, and Applications

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Kalim Deshmukh

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