
Nanoclay-Based Sustainable Materials
Functional Properties, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications
- 1st Edition - August 15, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editor: Vinod V. T. Padil
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 3 9 0 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 3 9 1 - 6
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Request a sales quoteNanoclay-based Sustainable Materials: Functional Properties, Characterization, and Multifaceted Applications provides a detailed overview of the preparation, processing, and application of earth-abundant nanoclay fillers. The book encompasses the critical applications of nanoclays, comprising emerging themes such as environmental bioremediation, energy harvesting and storage, bio-sensing (both medical and ecological), catalysis, antimicrobial, and biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering and wound healing, nanomedicine, and much more.
This book is an important reference source for all those who are working in the research and development sector and need to learn more about nanoclay-based materials for sustainable development.
- Features fundamentals and state-of-the-art developments in the field of nanoclays, providing an overview on their classification, preparation and properties
- Explores the deployment and application of nanoclays in water treatment, biomedical applications, energy storage and harvesting, and environmental remediation, among others
- Discusses advancements of nanoclays and present challenges and future possibilities for innovative applications
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- 1. Nanoclays, classification, and their properties
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Structural classification of clays
- 1.3 Structural organization of nanoclay
- 1.4 Noncrystalline nanoclays
- 1.5 Structure and properties of nanoclay-polymer composites
- 1.6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 2. Nanoclay–polymer composites: preparation, properties, and applications
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Thermogravimetric analysis
- 2.3 Differential scanning calorimetry
- 2.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 3. Biomedical applications of nanoclays
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Nanoclay properties
- 3.3 Biomedical applications
- 3.4 Biocompatibility and toxicity
- 3.5 Conclusion
- References
- 4. Nanoclay-based active food packaging systems and their toxicity evaluations
- Abstract
- List of symbols/nomenclature
- 4.1 Introduction to nanoclays
- 4.2 Nanoclays for food packaging
- 4.3 Why nanoclays for food packaging?
- 4.4 Different methods for toxicity evaluation
- 4.5 Conclusion and future prospective
- References
- 5. Review on the development of natural rubber/nanoclay nanocomposites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Composition and architecture of clay
- 5.3 Applications of natural rubber/clay nanocomposites
- Conclusions
- References
- 6. Nanoclay-reinforced polymers
- Abstract
- 6.1 Structure and properties of clay minerals
- 6.2 Introduction to clay-reinforced polymers
- 6.3 Polymer matrix materials for clay composites
- 6.4 Processing techniques for clay-reinforced polymers
- 6.5 Properties of clay-reinforced polymer composites
- 6.6 Applications of clay-reinforced polymers
- 6.7 Future directions in clay-reinforced polymer research
- 6.8 Conclusions
- References
- 7. Advances in nanoclay-based drug delivery systems and their therapeutic potential
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Nanoclays in drug hybrid
- 7.3 Montmorillonite in drug delivery
- 7.4 Halloysite in drug delivery
- 7.5 Kaolinite in drug delivery
- 7.6 Factors affecting drug delivery
- 7.7 Conclusion
- References
- 8. The role of nanoclays on the properties and performance of soil and construction materials: a comprehensive review
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 9. Nanoclay for climate change adaptation and mitigation: a critical review
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Nanoclay: properties, production, and applications
- 9.3 Occurrence and production of nanoclay
- 9.4 Natural nanoclay materials
- 9.5 Nanoclay in climate change adaptation and mitigation: an overview
- 9.6 Nanoclay polymer can enrich ecological health and quality through decontamination
- 9.7 A new solution to turn deserts green with nanoclay
- 9.8 Nanofertilizer use for climate change dichotomy effects
- 9.9 Nanofertilizers as mitigation and adaptation strategy
- 9.10 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Nanoclays for environmental remediation : a review
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Sustainable processing routes to clay-polymer nanocomposites—a review
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Clays as the reinforcement
- 11.3 Polymer nanocomposites with different clay types
- 11.4 Sustainable processing routes to clay-polymer nanocomposites
- 11.5 Polymer-clay nanocomposites via miniemulsion polymerization
- 11.6 Polymer-clay nanocomposites via controlled radical polymerization-based processes
- 11.7 Summary and outlook
- References
- 12. Energy storage and electrocatalytic applications of nanoclay composites
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Clay types
- 12.3 Nanoclays for electrocatalysis applications
- 12.4 Nanoclays for energy storage applications
- 12.5 Conclusions
- References
- 13. Nanoclay-based green polymeric composites: preparation and properties
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Nanoclay preparation and properties
- 13.3 Selection and modification strategies of nanoclay particles
- 13.4 Green polymeric composites and their uses
- 13.5 Representative nanoclay-based green polymeric composites
- 13.6 Key processing techniques
- 13.7 Significant characterization techniques top of form
- 13.8 Distinctive role of nanoclay in polymeric biocomposites
- 13.9 Summary
- 13.10 Future outlook
- References
- 14. The possibility of nanoclays for water remediation and biofuel synthesis: a review
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Approaches: conducting a scoping literature review
- 14.3 Properties and characteristics of nanoclays
- 14.4 The integration and mechanisms of nanoclay
- 14.5 Advancements in water remediation techniques
- 14.6 The improvement of biofuel production using nanoclay-assisted biomass
- 14.7 Practical implications and challenges in the field
- 14.8 Integration framework for nanoclay-water hyacinth synergy innovative approach
- 14.9 The environmental and economic benefits of synergistic approaches
- 14.10 Future directions and potential synergies
- 14.11 Potential collaborations between nanotechnology and renewable energy sectors
- 14.12 Nanomaterials for enhanced energy conversion
- 14.13 Nanocatalysts for efficient fuel production
- 14.14 Nanomaterials for energy storage
- 14.15 Strategies for regeneration
- 14.16 Overreaching insight and key takeaways
- 14.17 Emphases on the importance of further research to harness potential effectively
- 14.18 Summary
- 14.19 Recommendations
- 14.20 Conclusion
- References
- 15. Electrospinning of biocomposites reinforced with nanoclay and their applications in biomedical domains
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Nanoclays
- 15.3 Bio-based composites
- 15.4 Nanoclays reinforced bio-based composites in biomedical
- 15.5 Conclusion
- References
- 16. 3D printing of nanoclay green composites
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 3D-printed nanoclay/epoxy composites
- 16.3 Rheological properties
- 16.4 Printing behavior and thermomechanical properties
- 16.5 Nanocomposite hydrogel for bone tissue regeneration
- 16.6 Trends in 3D bioprinting for esophageal tissue repair
- 16.7 Bio-inks
- 16.8 3D-printable TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose/alginate hydrogel
- 16.9 Heavy metal removal by 3D-printed nanoclay-based composites
- 16.10 Additive manufacturing of conductive epoxy-nanoclay-carbon nanotube composites
- 16.11 Sustainable, eco-friendly nanoclay adsorption
- 16.12 Advancements in soft robotics through 3D printing
- 16.13 Relevance and application of nanoclays in 3D printing
- 16.14 Conclusion and future prospective
- Acknowledgements
- References
- 17. Contribution of nanoclay toward sustainable agriculture
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 The role of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture
- 17.3 Applications of nanoclays in agriculture
- 17.4 Case studies of using nanoparticles in agriculture
- 17.5 Future directions and considerations
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 18. Nanoclay as multifaceted drug-delivery carriers
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Nanoclay materials used as drug carriers
- 18.3 Applications of nanoclay as drug delivery carriers
- 18.4 Conclusion
- References
- 19. Enhancing material properties with nano clay: applications in bioimplants and epoxy composites
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Nanoclay in bioimplants
- 19.3 Nanoclay in epoxy materials
- 19.4 Challenges and future prospects
- 19.5 Conclusion
- References
- 20. Cosmetic and religious applications of natural nanoclay: an Indian scenario
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Multani mitti
- 20.3 Gopi chandanam
- 20.4 Nama katti
- 20.5 Kaolin
- 20.6 Talc
- 20.7 Red ocher
- 20.8 Yellow ocher
- 20.9 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- 21. Nanoclay-polymer composites for lithium-ion batteries
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introductions
- 21.2 Operating principles of solid electrolyte
- 21.3 Morphological and structural properties of nanoclay-polymer composites in lithium-ion batteries
- 21.4 Mechanical properties of nanoclay-polymer composites in lithium-ion batteries
- References
- 22. Nanoclay-reinforced bio-composites and their packaging applications
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Manufacturing processes
- 22.3 Characterization techniques
- 22.4 Performance evaluation
- 22.5 Nanoclay added bio-composites as novel food packaging materials
- 22.6 Potential challenges and future prospects
- 22.7 Challenges
- 22.8 Future prospects
- 22.9 Conclusion
- 22.10 Future scope and outlook
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: August 15, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 610
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443133909
- eBook ISBN: 9780443133916
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