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Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites
- 1st Edition - November 7, 2021
- Editors: Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, M. Ramesh, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 9 1 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 7 9 2 - 2
Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various t… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBiodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites, with discussions on preparation, properties and applications. Sections cover natural rubber-based polymer blends, soy-protein, cellulose, chitin, starch-based, PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends, Poly (ethylene succinate), PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites.
- Discusses the various types of biodegradable polymers, blends and composites
- Covers natural rubber, cellulose, chitin, starch, PLA, PCL and PBAT
- Features modern processing technologies, properties, applications and biodegradability
Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in polymers, composites and materials science. Chemical engineering and postgraduate students
1. Introduction to biodegradable polymers
2. Natural rubber-based polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites
3. Soy protein-based polymer blends, and composites
4. Extraction and characterization of cellulose
5. Cellulose based blends and composites
6. Chitin and chitosan-based blends and composites
7. Starch based blends and composites
8. PLA based blends and composites
9. PHBV based blends and composites
10. PCL based blends and composites
11. PVA based blends and composites
12. PBAT based blends and composites
13. Poly(ethylene succinate), polybutylene succinate and Poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) based blends and composites
14. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) based blends and composites
15. Poly(Propylene Carbonates) based blends and composites
16. Miscellaneous biodegradable polymers
- No. of pages: 768
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 7, 2021
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128237915
- eBook ISBN: 9780128237922
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Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist and an Associate Professor at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, Thailand. His current research areas include natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandJP
Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai
Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai is currently working as a Professor at the Department of Science and director of AU – Sophisticated Testing and Instrumentation Center, Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He is a prolific editor and researcher who is the author of 170 high-quality international research articles, 100 book chapters, and editor of 40 books. He is a frequently invited speaker and a consultant for multiple organizations internationally. He has received numerous prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Faculty Award (Government of India) and the Best Faculty award from KMUTNB, Thailand
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Science, Faculty of Science & Technology, Alliance University, Chandapura-Anekal Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMR
M. Ramesh
Prof. M. Ramesh received M.E degree in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and B.E degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Madras and Bharathiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India respectively. He is the Madras University Rank holder in M.E. He obtained PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in the field of eco-friendly bio-composite materials from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Andhra Pradesh, India. He has published more than 40 research papers in SCI and Scopus indexed Journals, 10+ book chapters and presented several papers in the conferences at National and International level. He is a reviewer for more than 30 International Journals and conference proceedings. His research interests include biomaterials, polymer nanocomposites, hybrid composites and energy efficient materials.
Affiliations and expertise
KIT, Kalaignarkarunanidhi Inst. of Technology, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSS
Suchart Siengchin
Dr. Suchart Siengchin is The President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. His research interests include Natural fiber composites, synthesis and characterization of synthetic and biopolymers and their blends, and polymer composites for engineering applications.
Affiliations and expertise
President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandDepartment of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS)Read Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites on ScienceDirect