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Characterization Techniques in Bionanocomposites
Advances, Challenges, and Applications
- 1st Edition - August 20, 2024
- Editors: Shakeel Ahmed, Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 0 6 7 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 0 6 8 - 5
Characterization Techniques for Bionanocomposites: Advances, Challenges, and Applications provides a detailed review of current techniques used for the characterization of bionan… Read more
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Request a sales quoteCharacterization Techniques for Bionanocomposites: Advances, Challenges, and Applications provides a detailed review of current techniques used for the characterization of bionanocomposites. The chapters cover physical, chemical, thermal, and electrical characterization techniques as well as spectroscopic and microscopic methods. There is also an entire section dedicated to biodegradability and biological characterization.
With its numerous case studies and practical examples, researchers will find this book a valuable information resource that enables them to identify which specialized characterization tools can be applied to different materials for a broad range of biological, environmental, and industrial applications.
- Provides detailed coverage of important techniques and analytical tools used for the characterization of bionanocomposites
- Contains case study examples and discusses standards for applied characterization
- Takes an application-orientated approach
Academic and industrial researchers working in materials science and materials engineering [polymers, composites, and nanomaterials], chemists and chemical engineers, Industrial R&D and manufacturers working in the development of bionanocomposites for a broad range of different applications including biomedical, environmental, and other industrial sectors. MSC and PhD students in above groups
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Part I: Introduction
- 1. Bio-nanocomposites: curse or miracle for the society?
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Bionanocomposites: either artificial or natural in origin
- 1.3 What are bionanocomposites?
- 1.4 Contemporary applications and usage of bionanocomposites
- 1.5 Impact of nanotechnology and nanomaterials in fabrication of bionanocomposites
- 1.6 Advantages of using bionanocomposites
- 1.7 Disadvantages of using bionanocomposites
- 1.8 Research gaps
- 1.9 Market overview
- 1.10 Future outlook
- 1.11 Summary
- 1.12 Conclusion
- References
- Part II: Physical, chemical, thermal, and electrical characterization
- 2. Thermal characterization of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Conclusion
- References
- 3. Mechanical and rheological behavior of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Classification of bionanocomposites and comparison with conventional composites
- 3.3 Biopolymers used in bionanocomposites
- 3.4 Nanofillers used in bionanocomposites
- 3.5 Mechanical behavior of bionanocomposites
- 3.6 Rheological behavior of bionanocomposites
- 3.7 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Surface characterization of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Method of preparation of bionanocomposite
- 4.3 Morphologic bionanocomposite properties
- 4.4 Conclusion
- References
- 5. Dielectric spectroscopy of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Fundamentals of dielectrics
- 5.3 Dielectric polarization mechanisms
- 5.4 Dielectric relaxation spectroscopy
- 5.5 Broadband dielectric spectroscopy
- 5.6 Complex impedance and modulus spectroscopy
- 5.7 Applications of dielectric spectroscopy
- 5.8 Conclusion
- References
- 6. Barrier properties of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Model validation of polymer nanocomposite permeability
- 6.3 Tortuous Path Model
- 6.4 Water vapor permeability of bionanocomposites
- 6.5 Oxygen permeability of bionanocomposites
- 6.6 Permeability to other gases
- 6.7 Factors affecting of permeability of the bionanocomposites
- 6.8 Nanoreinforcement effect
- 6.9 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Electrical properties of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 The building blocks of electrically conducting bionanocomposites
- 7.3 Electrical properties of various bionanocomposites
- 7.4 Synthetic biopolymer–based bionanocomposites
- 7.5 Conclusion
- References
- Part III: Spectroscopic characterization of bionanocomposites
- 8. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in characterization of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Sample preparation for Fourier transform infrared analysis
- 8.3 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy for structural analysis
- 8.4 Characterization of bionanocomposite properties using Fourier transform infrared
- 8.5 Bionanocomposites for biomedical applications
- 8.6 Bionanocomposites for packaging materials
- 8.7 Advantages and limitations of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- 8.8 Conclusion
- References
- 9. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Bionanocomposites
- 9.3 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy—an introduction
- 9.4 Nuclear magnetic resonance in characterization of bionanocomposites
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Confocal Raman spectroscopy of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Basic principles: mechanism and instrumentation
- 10.3 Image formation
- 10.4 Experimental setup
- 10.5 Bionanocomposite
- 10.6 Bionanocomposite analysis using confocal Raman spectroscopy
- 10.7 Conclusion
- References
- Part IV: Microscopic characterization of bionanocomposites
- 11. Microscopic characterization techniques of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Characterization techniques of bionanocomposites
- 11.3 Microscopic characterization techniques
- 11.4 General comparison between microscopic techniques
- 11.5 Combination of microscopic characterization techniques
- 11.6 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Principle, operation, and limitations of microscopic characterization techniques in bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Microscopic characterization techniques
- 12.3 Sample preparation
- 12.4 Microscopic characterization of the bionanocomposites’ structures
- 12.5 Conclusion
- References
- Part V: Biodegradability and biological characterization of bionanocomposites
- 13. Biodegradability characterization of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Classification of nanocomposites
- 13.3 Methods for characterization of biodegradability
- 13.4 Importance of biodegradability characterization
- 13.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- 14. Biological characterizations of bionanocomposites
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Biological characterizations of bionanocomposite materials
- 14.3 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 388
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 20, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443220678
- eBook ISBN: 9780443220685
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Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at the Government Degree College Mendhar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi, India. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Government Degree College Mendhar, IndiaCM
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain is an Adjunct Professor and Director of laboratories in the Department of Chemistry & Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), United States. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, analytical chemistry, and other various industries. Dr. Hussain is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals as well as a prolific author and editor of around 150 books, including scientific monographs and handbooks in his research areas.
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Professor and Director of laboratories, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), USA