Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science

Green Composites: Preparation, Properties and Allied Applications

1st Edition - June 27, 2022
Editors: Tariq Altalhi, Inamuddin
Language: English
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Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science, the latest release in the Green Composites: Preparation, Properties and Allied Applications series, deals with the most promising aspects of green composites. The book presents in-depth and updated literature related to the manufacturing of green composites and their properties and discusses special features of green composites and their applications in daily life. All green composites covered in this work are polymeric and of bio-origin. The book also provides industrial applications of green composites. Topics covered include the use of green composites, vegetable packing, foam, blends, rubber, solar cells, adhesives and 3D printing.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Chapter 1: Green composite—Fabrication, characterization, evaluation, and application
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Fabrication of biopolymers from agroproducts
3: Characterization of biocomposites
4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as green nanofillers in composites
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Structures and properties of LDH
3: Synthesis
4: Application of LDH in nanocomposites
5: Challenges of LDH in nanocomposites
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Applications of green composites for sustainable development
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Green sustainability
3: Materials and methods
4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Green composites, the next-generation sustainable composite materials: Specific features and applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Green composite materials and characteristic features
3: Advantages and application profile of green composites
4: Future prospect and challenges of green composites
References
Chapter 5: Green composites and their manufacturing
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Green composites
3: Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Polymer-based bio-composites and their applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Natural fibers
3: Polymer-based bio-composites
4: Applications of bio-composites
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Polymer-based green composites and their applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Natural fibers as polymer composite reinforcement
3: Biodegradable polymers or polymer matrices
4: Green composites
5: Environmental impact of polymer-based green composites
6: Development and applications
7: Conclusion
References
Chapter 8: Effect irradiation on physicochemical and mechanical properties of polymers and polymer blends
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Applications of radiation
3: Degradation effects in polymers and copolymers
4: Experimental techniques used to study irradiation effects in polymers and copolymers
5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: Green composites: Versatile uses and applications in life
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Need for green composites
3: Composition of natural fibers
4: Synthesis of composites
5: Applications of green composites
6: Conclusions
References
Further reading
Chapter 10: Green composites for the marine environment: From microplastics pollution to sustainable materials
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Composite materials in the global ocean system: Sources, applications, and performance
3: Marine microplastics
4: Sea of composites: Biomimetics inspirations and green materials to save the oceans
5: Conclusions and future perspectives
References
Chapter 11: Role of disinfectants in green chemistry
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: History
3: Nanomaterials as disinfectant
4: Silver nanoparticles
5: Magnesium oxide nanoparticles
6: Zinc oxide nanoparticles
7: Carbon nanotubes
8: Zerovalent iron nanoparticles/nano-zerovalent iron
9: Fullerenol and fullerenol-related nanoparticles
10: Titanium dioxide nanoparticles
11: Photolytic disinfection and antimicrobial treatment
12: Future prospects
References
Further reading
Chapter 12: Green composites for food packaging
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Food packaging waste
3: Food packaging
4: Biocomposites or green composites
5: Conclusion
References
Further reading
Chapter 13: Green foams and their potential applications
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Production and properties of green foams
3: Potential applications of green foams
4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Green rubber composites
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Green matrix
3: Green reinforcements
4: Vegetable oils as rubber processing aids
5: Incorporation methods
6: What do we do with vulcanized rubber after its use?
7: Application of green rubber composites
References
Chapter 15: Titanium dioxide/graphene composites for dye-sensitized solar cell applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
1: Introduction
2: Photovoltaic cells
3: Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
4: Graphene
5: TiO2-graphene composites
6: Photosensitizer (dye)
7: Perspective for natural dye as sensitizer in DSSCs
8: Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Green adhesives—Past, present, and future outlook
Abstract
1: Introduction to adhesives
2: General principles in the adhesive field
3: Green adhesives and their advantages
4: Applications of green adhesives
5: Future outlook
6: Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Polyether ether ketone high-performance composites and blends present trends: A review
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Structure of polyether ether ketone moiety
3: Various grades of polyether ether ketone moieties
4: Properties of polyether ether ketone
5: Factors affecting the properties of polyether ether ketone
6: Various polyether ether ketone-derived composites
7: Various blends of polyether ether ketone
8: Interfacial issues of polyether ether ketone composites and blends
9: Solubility of polyether ether ketone
10: Processing techniques for polyether ether ketone
11: Recycling of polyether ether ketone to overcome economic and environmental issues
12: Applications of polyether ether ketone
13: The thrust area for the future development products based on high-performance polyether ether ketone composites
14: Future prospects of polyether ether ketone-derived composites and blends
15: Conclusion
References
Chapter 18: Perspective of polycarbonate composites and blends properties, applications, and future development: A review
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Synthesis of polycarbonate
3: Grades of polycarbonate
4: Properties of polycarbonate nanocomposites
5: Processing techniques of polycarbonate
6: Roots of nanocomposite
7: Interfacial issues of polycarbonate
8: Blends of polycarbonate
9: Properties of modified polycarbonate moieties
10: External effects on polycarbonate moieties
11: Application of polycarbonate
12: Recyclable thermoplastics and polycarbonate
13: Future prospectus of polycarbonate
14: Conclusion
References
Chapter 19: Recent progress in the wastewater sanitization from pollutants using sponges
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1: Introduction
2: Sponges
3: Concluding remarks and further outlook
References
Chapter 20: Green polymer filaments for 3D printing
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: 3D printing technology
3: Green polymers
4: Conclusion
References
Chapter 21: Dyeing of fibers and impact on the environment
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Dyeing methods
3: Dyeing of fibers
4: Environmental impact
5: Summary
References
Chapter 22: Green composites for construction
Abstract
1: Introduction
2: Innovation and green economy
3: Environmental impacts of construction materials
4: Type of biocomposite materials
5: On the use of biocomposites and nanotechnology
6: Conclusions
References
Index

Tariq Altalhi

Dr Tariq Altalhi, PhD, is working as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He received his doctorate degree from University of Adelaide, Australia in the year 2014 with Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence. He has worked as head of Chemistry Department at Taif university and Vice Dean of Science college. In 2015, one of his works was nominated for Green Tech awards from Germany, Europe’s largest environmental and business prize, amongst top 10 entries. He has co-edited various scientific books. His group is involved in fundamental multidisciplinary research in nanomaterial synthesis and engineering, characterization, and their application in molecular separation, desalination, membrane systems, drug delivery, and biosensing. In addition, he has established key contacts with major industries in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Affiliations and expertise

Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia

Inamuddin

Inamuddin is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental science. He has worked on different research projects funded by various government agencies and universities and is the recipient of awards, including the Fast-Track Young Scientist Award and the Young Researcher of the Year Award 2020 of the university. He has published about 189 research articles in various international scientific journals, 18 book chapters, and 144 edited books with multiple well-known publishers. His current research interests include ion exchange materials, a sensor for heavy metal ions, biofuel cells, supercapacitors, and bending actuators.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India

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