
Innovation in Nano-polysaccharides for Eco-sustainability
From Science to Industrial Applications
- 1st Edition - October 8, 2021
- Editors: Preeti Singh, Kaiser Manzoor, Saiqa Ikram, Pratheep Kumar Annamalai
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 4 3 9 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 4 4 5 - 7
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Request a sales quoteInnovation in Nano-polysaccharides for Eco-sustainability: From Science to Industrial Applications presents fundamentals, advanced preparation methods, and novel applications for polysaccharide-based nanomaterials. Sections cover the fundamental aspects of polysaccharides and nano-polysaccharides, including their structure and properties, surface modification, processing and characterization. Key considerations are explained in detail, including the connection between the substituents of polysaccharides and their resulting physical properties, renewable resources, their sustainable utilization, and specific high value applications, such as pharmaceuticals, photocatalysts, energy, and wastewater treatment, and more.
This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students across bio-based polymers, nanomaterials, polymer chemistry, sustainable materials, biology, materials science and engineering, and chemical engineering. In industry, this book will support scientists, R&D, and engineers looking to utilize bio-based materials in advanced industrial applications.
- Covers the fundamentals, mechanisms, preparation methods, unique properties and performance of nano-polysaccharide materials
- Explores sustainable applications of nano-polysaccharides in areas such as pharmaceuticals, energy and wastewater treatment
- Addresses key challenges, including the implementation of sustainable concepts in chemical design and paths to scalability and commercialization
Secondary market/audience: : Industry: Scientists, R&D, and engineers looking to utilize bio-based materials in advanced industrial applications (pharmaceuticals, photocatalysts, energy, wastewater treatment, packaging, food, medicine, health).
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Nanopolysaccharides (polysaccharide-based nanoparticles): perspectives and applications
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction and classification of polysaccharides
- 1.2 Composition of nanopolysaccharides
- 1.3 Characterization techniques used for nanopolysaccharides
- 1.4 Applications of nanopolysaccharides
- 1.5 Conclusions and future perspective
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 2. Nanopolysaccharides: fundamentals, isolation, and applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Fundamentals of nanostructured polysaccharides from plant-based resources
- 2.3 Fundamentals of nanostructured polysaccharides from animal-based resources
- 2.4 Fundamentals of nanostructured polysaccharides from algae resources
- 2.5 Applications
- 2.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Fundamentals of processing and characterization of polysaccharide nanocrystal–based materials
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Characterization
- 3.3 Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- 3.4 SEM/TEM
- 3.5 X-ray diffraction
- 3.6 Anticancerous activities
- 3.7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4. The composition of polysaccharides: monosaccharides and binding, group decorating, polysaccharides chains
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Carbohydrates and its classification
- 4.3 Composition and linkages in polysaccharides
- 4.4 Decorating groups in polysaccharides
- 4.5 Polysaccharides chains
- 4.6 Binding group and linkages of polysaccharide
- 4.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 5. Understanding how the substituents of polysaccharides influence physical properties
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Characteristics and classification of polysaccharides
- 5.3 Influence of polysaccharide substituents on physical properties
- 5.4 Impact of substituents of functionalized polysaccharide derivatives
- 5.5 Understanding the pattern of linkage and conformation of carbohydrates
- 5.6 Polysaccharides in medical applications
- 5.7 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Chapter 6. Surface modification of polysaccharide nanocrystals
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Surface alchemy of polysaccharide nanocrystals
- 6.3 Objective and strategies of surface modification
- 6.4 Diverse methods of surface modification of polysaccharide nanocrystals
- 6.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgment
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Chapter 7. Nanostructured polysaccharide-based materials obtained from renewable resources and uses
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Types of polysaccharide-based nanocomposites
- 7.3 Polysaccharides in packaging
- 7.4 Water treatment
- 7.5 Energy applications
- 7.6 Future prospects
- References
- Chapter 8. Nanopolysaccharides and pharmaceutical applications
- Abstract
- List of abbreviation
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Pharmaceutical applications of nanopolysaccharides
- 8.3 Fabrication of nanopolysaccharide used for pharmaceutical applications
- 8.4 Conclusions and future prospects
- References
- Chapter 9. Nanocellulose: a sustainable nanomaterial for controlled drug delivery applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nanocellulose-based hydrogels
- 9.3 Nanocellulose hydrogel-drug delivery systems
- 9.4 Cellulose nanocrystal hydrogels for controlled drug delivery
- 9.5 Cellulose nanofiber-based hydrogels for controlled drug delivery
- 9.6 Stimuli-responsive nanocellulose hydrogels
- 9.7 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 10. Nanopolysaccharide-based composite materials for photocatalysis applications
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Fabrication methods for nanopolysaccharides-based composite materials
- 10.3 Characterization of nanopolysaccharide-based composites
- 10.4 Applications
- 10.5 Future perspectives
- 10.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest statement
- References
- Chapter 11. Polysaccharide nanocomposite materials for the removal of Methylene blue (MB) dye from water
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Polysaccharides
- 11.3 Common methods applied for the nanoparticles synthesis
- 11.4 Methylene blue removal using polysaccharides nanocomposite materials
- 11.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- Conflict of interest
- References
- Chapter 12. Energy/bioenergy applications of polysaccharides
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Energy/bioenergy applications
- 12.3 Conclusion and outlook
- References
- Chapter 13. Enabling polysaccharide applications for wastewater treatment using carbon nanotubes
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Common water pollutants
- 13.3 Carbon nanotubes as an adsorbent for water pollutants
- 13.4 Polysaccharides
- 13.5 Positive attributes of polysaccharides and CNTs for water treatment
- 13.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Environmental applications of ecofriendly nanophotocatalysts: toward green nanotechnology
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Wastewater treatment technology
- 14.3 Clean energy production
- 14.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 15. Nanocellulose-based composites for environmental applications: a review
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Nanocellulose-based composites for environmental applications
- 15.3 Nanobioadsorbents
- 15.4 Biosensors
- 15.5 Energy storage and environmental sensing
- 15.6 Environmental remediation system
- 15.7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 374
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: October 8, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128234396
- eBook ISBN: 9780128234457
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