Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites

1st Edition - January 16, 2024
Editors: Sabu Thomas, P. K. Mohamed, Jaehwan Kim, Milanta Tom
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites provides an in-depth study of recent developments in this fast-evolving research field. This book covers diverse aspects of materials engine… Read more

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Elastomeric Nanocellulose Composites provides an in-depth study of recent developments in this fast-evolving research field. This book covers diverse aspects of materials engineering, surface treatments, and fabrication of green nanocomposites. It consolidates recent studies and qualitative findings on the incorporation of a myriad of nanocellulose variants into various types of elastomer matrices with the main goal of enhancing its mechanical integrity and potentially phasing out conventional elastomer fillers. The current market is likewise discussed in detail. This book will provide an in-depth study of current developments of nanocellulose incorporated elastomer composites and their applications.

The book will be an essential reference resource for material scientists, academic and industrial researchers, and technologists covering all aspects in the field. Carbon black and silica are currently used as fillers in elastomer-based composites, but the use of these reinforcing agents is not sustainable or eco-friendly. Therefore there is a need to look for more sustainable filler materials for elastomers.

Sabu Thomas

Prof. Sabu Thomas is the Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala, India. He also serves as the Chairman of Trivandrum Engineering Science and Technology Research Park (TrESPARK) in Kerala, India. Formerly, he was the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University. His ground-breaking research has covered the areas of polymer science and engineering, polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites and nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. Prof. Thomas has received several national and international awards in recognition for his work and recently received Honoris Causa (DSc) from the University of South Brittany, Lorient, France, in recognition for his contributions to polymer science and engineering. Prof. Thomas has published more than 1400 peer-reviewed research papers, reviews, and book chapters. He has also edited and written 210 books. His H-index stands at 139, accompanied by a citation count of 43,000.

Affiliations and expertise

International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, School of Energy Materials, and School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

P. K. Mohamed

P.K. Mohamed is Chief Advisor of Research and Technology of Apollo Tyres Ltd. He is directly responsible for all R&D activities of CV tyres, which includes Raw Materials, TBR, TBB, and OHT (Radial & bias) of the company. Mohamed is a Fellow member of the Rubber and Plastic Institute London, a member of the Management Board of Apollo Tyres Ltd, Industrial Advisory board of CenTire, IRCO, and Area Director of American Chemical Society, Rubber Division. Mohamed is the former Chairman of the Indian Tyre Technical Advisory Committee (ITTAC) and Indian Rubber Institute.

Affiliations and expertise

Chief Advisor R&D, Apollo Tyres Ltd., India

Jaehwan Kim

Jaehwan Kim serves as an Inha Fellow Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University, Korea. He is also designated as Director of CRC for NanoCellulose Future Composites. Dr. Kim is a Fellow of The Korean Academy of Science and Technology, the National Academy of Engineering of Korea, and the Institute of Physics. He is an Associate Editor of Smart Materials and Structure as well as Smart Nanosystems in Engineering and Medicine and Editor of International Journal of Precision Manufacturing and Engineering, Helyon and Actuators. He has been the Director of Creative Research Center for EAPap Actuator funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Recently, he started the Creative Research Center for Nanocellulose Future Composites, sponsored by NRF. His research interests are smart materials, structures and devices, biomaterial-based smart materials, cellulose, electroactive polymers, power harvesting, biomimetic actuators, biosensors, tactile sensors, and flexible electronics. He has published more than 320 journal papers, presented 360 international conference papers, and filed more than 40 patents.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor, Inha University, South Korea

Milanta Tom

Milanta Tom is a Polymer Engineer with an interest in research and development in material science specifically polymer science, with comprehensive knowledge of polymer synthesis, processing techniques, characterization, fabrication processes, and product validation processes.

Affiliations and expertise

Junior Research Fellow, School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India