Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 3
Versatile Applications
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 8 5 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 9 8 5 9 - 8
The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Versatile Applications offers a comprehensive and current overview of advanced uses of natural biopolymers across diverse fields. Beginning… Read more
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The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Versatile Applications offers a comprehensive and current overview of advanced uses of natural biopolymers across diverse fields. Beginning with an introduction to the state-of-the-art and emerging opportunities, the book explores natural polymers in areas such as biosensing, drug delivery, cosmetics, tissue engineering, textiles, adhesives, food technology, super adsorbents, automotive and construction materials, 3D printing, paper, nanoelectronics, separation processes, military uses, smart devices, water purification, dentistry, agriculture, packaging, and energy storage.
Each section details polymer sources, preparation, properties, and applications, highlighting innovations and new directions. Sustainable themes including environmental remediation and conversion of natural polymers into biofuels are also addressed.
As part of a three-volume handbook offering comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will appeal to academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, and R&D professionals across multiple disciplines and industries seeking broad and detailed knowledge of natural polymers and their applications.
- Focuses on the latest technologies, evaluation methods, technical aspects, and advanced synthesis techniques for stimuli-responsive polymers
- Explores cutting-edge medical applications of stimuli-responsive polymers
- Analyses synergistic operational and technological approaches to enhance polymer systems for drug delivery applications
Academic: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students interested in preparation and application of natural polymers, from a range of disciplines including polymer chemistry, polymer physics, surface science, nanotechnology, composite science, materials science, biomedical engineering, environmental science, chemical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Industry: Engineers and R&D with an interest in polymers from natural sources, across a range of industries (biomedical, pharmaceutical, packaging, environmental, consumer products, automotive, etc.)
1. Opportunities and versatile applications of natural biopolymers- State of the art
2. Polysaccharides for biosensing
3. Novel applications of Albumin as drug carrier
4. Collagen and its cosmetic applications
5. Tissue engineering applications of Silk fibroin
6. Silk fibroin as biosensor
7. Applications of natural biopolymers in Textile Industry
8. Natural biopolymer adhesives/coatings
9. Natural polymers for Food Industry
10. Natural polymers as super adsorbents
11. Automotive and construction applications of Natural polymers
12. Natural polymers for 3D printing
13. Natural polymers for paper Industry
14. Role of Natural polymers in nanoelectronics
15. Natural polymers for pervaporation, separation and fuel cell applications
16. Role of Natural polymers in military
17. Hydrogels, aerogels and foams of natural biopolymers and its applications
18. Smart device applications of natural polymer-ionic liquid composites
19. Development of Natural polymer membranes/beads for water purification
20. Bio medical and dental applications of Natural polymers
21. Wound healing applications of natural polymers
22. Gelatin as supercapacitors and batteries
23. Agricultural applications of shellac
24. Batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cell applications of natural polymers
25. Packaging applications of natural polymers an alternative to synthetic polymers
26. Transformation of natural polymers to biofuels
27. Environmental remediation of natural polymers
2. Polysaccharides for biosensing
3. Novel applications of Albumin as drug carrier
4. Collagen and its cosmetic applications
5. Tissue engineering applications of Silk fibroin
6. Silk fibroin as biosensor
7. Applications of natural biopolymers in Textile Industry
8. Natural biopolymer adhesives/coatings
9. Natural polymers for Food Industry
10. Natural polymers as super adsorbents
11. Automotive and construction applications of Natural polymers
12. Natural polymers for 3D printing
13. Natural polymers for paper Industry
14. Role of Natural polymers in nanoelectronics
15. Natural polymers for pervaporation, separation and fuel cell applications
16. Role of Natural polymers in military
17. Hydrogels, aerogels and foams of natural biopolymers and its applications
18. Smart device applications of natural polymer-ionic liquid composites
19. Development of Natural polymer membranes/beads for water purification
20. Bio medical and dental applications of Natural polymers
21. Wound healing applications of natural polymers
22. Gelatin as supercapacitors and batteries
23. Agricultural applications of shellac
24. Batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cell applications of natural polymers
25. Packaging applications of natural polymers an alternative to synthetic polymers
26. Transformation of natural polymers to biofuels
27. Environmental remediation of natural polymers
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan
Dr. Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan is recognized for her research in the field of polymer macro, micro and nanocomposites, polymer foams and their blends. After receiving her Ph.D. in Chemistry (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam), she held research positions in the Japan and Germany before joining the Sree Sankara College. Currently she is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at School of Chemical Sciences, director of School of Polymer Science and Technology (SPST) and Joint director of School of Nanoscience and Technology (SNST) and International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The research in Sreekala’s laboratory is focused on development and property improvements of polymer composites for high end automotive, aerospace and structural applications, development of fully biodegradable, green and sustainable polymer composites from natural fibers, biopolymers etc. for industrial application, electronic applications of polymer nanocomposites such as nanogenerators, electromagnetic shielding (EMI) etc., biomedical applications of polymer composites for effective wound healing and development of biofiller entrapped polymer nanocomposites for water remediation. She was ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world (Rising Stars List) according to a subject-by subject study undertaken by a team from Stanford University and Scopus experts for the years 2019, 2020 and 2021. She has an h-index of 38 and total citation of 7306. She is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Indian Rubber Institute, and was the recipient of JSPS and AvH fellowship, CSIR senior research fellowship and ICS-UNIDO fellowship.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences, Director of the School of Polymer Science and Technology, and Joint Director of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.LR
Lakshmipriya Ravindran
Dr. Lakshmipriya Ravindran is NavaKerala Post-Doctoral Fellow (NKPDF), International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India- 686560. With a focus on a wide array of research areas, her contributions have been instrumental in advancing the field of materials science and nanotechnology. Her primary research interests encompass the synthesis of nano materials sourced from both bio-origin and synthetic materials. A significant portion of her work revolves around the preparation of nanocomposites and macrocomposites, exploring their applications across various domains. Her expertise extends to the realm of flexible electronics, polymer foams, polymer hydrogels, and membranes designed for water purification. Dr. Ravindran has also delved into the conversion of biomass for energy storage, a crucial area for sustainable energy solutions. She has authored many papers, book chapters and edited books. She convened many international conferences. Also delivered invited talks in international conferences within India and abroad. She has bagged best oral presentation in an international conference and best poster presentation in a national conference.
Affiliations and expertise
a NavaKerala Post-Doctoral Fellow (NKPDF) at the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.KG
Koichi Goda
Prof. Koichi Goda is Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Full Professor, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Yamaguchi University, Japan. Prof. Goda has significant experience in areas including biopolymers, composite materials, reliability, and nanotechnology, with recent research focusing on green composites. He has received numerous awards for his work in including most recently the Meritorious Contribution Award from JCOM (Committee on Composite Materials of JSMS – The Society of Materials Science, Japan) in 2018, and the JSMS Award for Distinguished Service to Chugoku Branch in 2020.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yamaguchi University, JapanST
Sabu Thomas
Dr. Sabu Thomas (Ph.D.) is the Director of the School of Energy Materials, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph. D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no.1 in India about the number of publications (most productive scientists). Prof. Thomas’s research group specialized areas of polymers which includes Polymer blends, Fiber filled polymer composites, Particulate-filled polymer composites and their morphological characterization, Ageing and degradation, Pervaporation phenomena, sorption and diffusion, Interpenetrating polymer systems, Recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers, Elastomer cross-linking, Dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. Prof. Thomas’s research group has extensive exchange programs with different industries, research, and academic institutions all over the world and is performing world-class collaborative research in various fields. Professors Centre is equipped with various sophisticated instruments and has established state-of-the-art experimental facilities which cater to the needs of researchers within the country and abroad. His H Index- 133, Google Citations- 86424, Number of Publications- 1300, and Books-160.
Affiliations and expertise
Director of the School of Energy Materials, Founder Director of the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and Professor in the School of Chemical Sciences, the International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, and the School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India