Phenolic Resins
Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications
- 1st Edition - December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Sandhya P.K., Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasi, Sabu Thomas
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 6 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 5 6 6 1 - 1
Phenolic Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications brings together cutting-edge research to explore the versatile nature of phenolic resin materials. This comp… Read more
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Phenolic Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications brings together cutting-edge research to explore the versatile nature of phenolic resin materials. This comprehensive resource delves into the synthesis, processing, and characterization of phenolic resins, shedding light on their potential for advanced applications. The book also emphasizes greener and sustainable approaches, such as using biomass and waste, while analyzing lifecycle impacts. Perfect for researchers and professionals, it bridges the gap between academic advancements and industrial applications, offering innovative solutions for engineering, materials science, and polymer chemistry.
The book provides detailed insights into alternative resins to replace traditional phenol formaldehyde, along with in-depth chapters on degradation studies and lifecycle analyses. It is an invaluable resource for those in polymer science, civil and plastics engineering, and automotive and aerospace industries. By merging theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the text ensures readers are well-equipped to innovate and optimize phenolic resin technologies. From composites to nanocomposites, this guide is essential for researchers, R&D professionals, and advanced students aiming to explore the forefront of phenolic resin advancements.
- Guides the reader step-by-step, from synthesis to applications
- Offers comprehensive, detailed coverage of characterization and properties
- Considers new, greener routes such as biomass and waste, as well as degradation and lifecycle
Academia: Researchers and advanced students across polymer science, plastics engineering, materials science, chemistry, civil engineering, and automotive/aerospace engineering. Industry: Engineers, scientists and R&D professionals with an interest in phenolic resins, composites, and nanocomposites, for a range of products, parts, and industries (construction, coatings, automotive, aerospace, etc.)
1. Phenolic resins: state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities
2. Synthesis of resole and novolac phenolic resin
3. Synthesis of water soluble phenolic resin
4. Synthesis of oil soluble phenolic resins
5. Bio-mass derived phenolic resins
6. Substitution of phenol formaldehyde by novel synthetic resins - their performance and applications
7. Graphitization of phenolic resin
8. Mesoporous phenolic resin
9. Phenolic resin moulding methods
10. Phenolic resin based activated carbon
11. Toughening of phenolic resins
12. Boron modified phenoilc resins and properties
13. Cardanol modified phenolic resin
14. Phenolic resin from waste materials
15. Elastomer modified phenolic resin
16. Curing characteristics of phenolic resins
17. Structural characterization of phenolic resin
18. Morphology of phenolic resins
19. Fracture toughness of phenolic resins
20. Thermal characteristics of phenolic resins
21. Mechanical properties of phenolic resins
22. Adhesive property of phenolic resins
23. Rheological property of phenolic resin
24. Industrial applications of phenolic resins
25. Phenolic resin for high performance super capacitor application
26. Versatile applications of phenolic resins
27. Degradation of phenolic resin
28. Life cycle analysis of phenolic resins
2. Synthesis of resole and novolac phenolic resin
3. Synthesis of water soluble phenolic resin
4. Synthesis of oil soluble phenolic resins
5. Bio-mass derived phenolic resins
6. Substitution of phenol formaldehyde by novel synthetic resins - their performance and applications
7. Graphitization of phenolic resin
8. Mesoporous phenolic resin
9. Phenolic resin moulding methods
10. Phenolic resin based activated carbon
11. Toughening of phenolic resins
12. Boron modified phenoilc resins and properties
13. Cardanol modified phenolic resin
14. Phenolic resin from waste materials
15. Elastomer modified phenolic resin
16. Curing characteristics of phenolic resins
17. Structural characterization of phenolic resin
18. Morphology of phenolic resins
19. Fracture toughness of phenolic resins
20. Thermal characteristics of phenolic resins
21. Mechanical properties of phenolic resins
22. Adhesive property of phenolic resins
23. Rheological property of phenolic resin
24. Industrial applications of phenolic resins
25. Phenolic resin for high performance super capacitor application
26. Versatile applications of phenolic resins
27. Degradation of phenolic resin
28. Life cycle analysis of phenolic resins
- Edition: 1
- Published: December 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Sandhya P.K.
Dr. Sandhya P.K. is an Assistant Professor at the Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala, India. She received her Master of Philosophy in Chemistry in 2009 at the same university. She has published several articles in international journals, presented her work at various international and national conferences, and co-authored multiple book chapters. Dr. Sandhya’s research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials such as graphene, phenol-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites, and foams.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala, IndiaSS
Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasi
Dr. M.S. Sreekala is an Assistant Professor at the Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady, India. An active researcher in the field of polymer science and technology, she has edited 6 books, and has over 50 research publications to her name. Dr. Sreekala received the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) post-doctoral fellowship from the Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany, and conducted research at the Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. She was awarded the JSPS post-doctoral fellowship from Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan, and conducted research at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yamaguchi University, Japan.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady, IndiaST
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