
Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose
- 1st Edition - October 5, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Md Rezaur Rahman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 7 7 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 5 8 1 8 - 2
Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose brings together the latest research in cellulose-based nanocomposites, covering fundame… Read more

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Request a sales quoteFundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose brings together the latest research in cellulose-based nanocomposites, covering fundamentals, processing, properties, performance, applications, and the state of the art.
The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of cellulose and cellulose-based nanocomposites, including sources, extraction, types, classification, linkages, model structure, model compounds, and characterization techniques. The second part of the book covers the incorporation of cellulose fillers to improve the properties or characteristics of nanocomposites, organized by composite category, including in aerogels, thermoplastic composites, thermoset composites, bioplastic composites, carbon nanofibers, rubber composites, carbon fibers, and foaming materials. Throughout these chapters, there is an emphasis on the latest innovations and application potential. Finally, applications are explored in more detail, notably focusing on the utilization of nanocellulose in biodegradable composites for biomedical applications, along with other important industrial application areas.
This book is of great interest to researchers, scientists, and advanced students working with bio-based materials, and across polymer science, nanomaterials, composite materials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and industrialists interested in the development of bio-based materials for advanced applications or material commercialization.
- Presents the fundamentals of cellulose-based nanocomposites, including sources, extraction, types, classification, linkages, structure, compounds, and characterization.
- Discusses and analyzes the most suitable fabrication methods and processing techniques for cellulose as a reinforcement in a range of composites.
- Opens the door to a range of cutting-edge applications and considers key aspects such as cost, lifecycle, and biodegradability.
Academia: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students working with bio-based materials and across polymer science, nanomaterials, composite materials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and engineering. Industry: R&D engineers and industrialists interested in the development of bio-based materials for advanced applications (biomedical, automotive, packaging, etc.).
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1: Sources of cellulose
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 1.1: Introduction of cellulose
- 1.2: Functions of cellulose
- 1.3: Sources of cellulose
- 1.4: Potentiality of cellulose
- 1.5: Summary
- References
- Chapter 2: Extraction, types, and classification of cellulose
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 2.1: Introduction
- 2.2: Extraction/isolation method of cellulose
- 2.3: Types and classification of cellulose
- 2.4: Commercial-grade cellulose
- 2.5: Summary
- References
- Chapter 3: Cellulose interunit linkages and model compounds
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 3.1: Introduction
- 3.2: Common linkages of cellulose
- 3.3: Model structure of cellulose
- 3.4: Model compounds of cellullose
- 3.5: Summary
- References
- Further reading
- Chapter 4: Advanced techniques for characterizing cellulose
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 4.1: Introduction
- 4.2: Structure of cellulose
- 4.3: Molecular weight of cellulose
- 4.4: Chemical structure characterization techniques
- 4.5: Thermal properties of cellulose characterization techniques
- 4.6: Mechanical properties of cellulose characterization techniques
- 4.7: Summary
- References
- Chapter 5: Cellulose-based aerogels
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 5.1: Introduction
- 5.2: Silica-based aerogel
- 5.3: Cellulose-based aerogel
- 5.4: Cellulose-based aerogel composite
- 5.5: Applications of cellulose-based aerogels and composites
- 5.6: Summary
- References
- Chapter 6: Cellulose reinforcement in thermoplastic composites
- Abstract
- 6.1: Introduction
- 6.2: Cellulose in thermoplastic composites and its blend
- 6.3: Summary
- References
- Chapter 7: Cellulose reinforcement in thermoset composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Phenol formaldehyde resins
- 7.3: Cellulose-based polyurethanes
- 7.4: Cellulose-modified epoxy resins
- 7.5: Miscellaneous
- 7.6: Summary
- References
- Chapter 8: Cellulose reinforcement in bioplastic composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 8.1: Introduction
- 8.2: Bioplastics for “green composites”
- 8.3: Cellulose as filler for “green composites”
- 8.4: Processing of cellulose reinforced green composites
- 8.5: Performance of cellulose reinforcing green composites
- 8.6: Summary
- References
- Chapter 9: Cellulose-based composite carbon nanofibers
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 9.1: Introduction to cellulose
- 9.2: Fabrication of cellulose-based composite carbon nanofibers
- 9.3: Properties of cellulose-based composite carbon nanofibers
- 9.4: Applications of cellulose-based carbon nanofibers
- 9.5: Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 10: Cellulose-reinforced rubber composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 10.1: An introduction to cellulose reinforced rubber composites
- 10.2: Solution blending of cellulose and rubber nanocomposites
- 10.3: Melt blending of cellulose and rubber nanocomposites
- 10.4: Cellulose reinforced natural rubber nanocomposites
- 10.5: Summary
- References
- Chapter 11: Cellulose-derived carbon fibers
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 11.1: Introduction
- 11.2: Physical properties of carbon fiber materials
- 11.3: Electrical properties of carbon fiber materials
- 11.4: Advantages of carbon fiber materials
- 11.5: Disadvantages of conventional carbon fiber feedstock
- 11.6: Solution for meeting the increasing demand of carbon fiber composite
- 11.7: Lignin
- 11.8: Yield from carbon fiber feedstocks
- 11.9: Processing
- 11.10: Microwave-assisted plasma processing
- 11.11: Pulp mill black liquor gasification
- 11.12: Applications
- 11.13: Microstructure carbon fiber mats
- 11.14: Summary
- References
- Chapter 12: Cellulose-based foaming materials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 12.1: Introduction
- 12.2: Cellulose-based polyurethane foams
- 12.3: Nanocomposites
- 12.4: Cellulose-phenolic foams
- 12.5: Cellulose in starch foams
- 12.6: Cellulose as a reinforcing agent
- 12.7: Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 13: Utilization of nanocellulose as reinforcement in biodegradable biomaterials
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 13.1: Introduction
- 13.2: Nanocellulose types and properties
- 13.3: Extraction processses
- 13.4: Biomaterials for biomedical application
- 13.5: Nanocellulose biocomposites
- 13.6: Summary
- References
- Chapter 14: Applications of cellulose materials and their composites
- Abstract
- Acknowledgment
- 14.1: Introduction
- 14.2: Processing of cellulose matrix composites
- 14.3: Engineered parts from cellulose matrix composites
- 14.4: Further applications
- 14.5: Summary and future trends
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 5, 2021
- No. of pages (Paperback): 312
- No. of pages (eBook): 312
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323857710
- eBook ISBN: 9780323858182
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