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Polypyrrole Nanocomposites

Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

  • 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kalim Deshmukh, Mayank Pandey
  • Language: English

Polypyrrole Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications presents the latest advances in this rapidly evolving field of materials science and engineering. The bo… Read more

Description

Polypyrrole Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications presents the latest advances in this rapidly evolving field of materials science and engineering. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis, characterization, properties, and diverse applications of polypyrrole-based nanocomposites, bridging fundamental concepts with practical applications and addressing both academic and industrial perspectives.

The book serves as a valuable reference for academic researchers, industrial professionals, materials scientists, and engineers working in nanocomposites and advanced functional materials. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate students and early-career researchers seeking to develop a deeper understanding of polypyrrole-based systems and their emerging applications.

Key features

  • Covers detailed discussions on synthesis methods, including both chemical and physical approaches
  • Provides in-depth analysis of spectroscopic, microscopic, and thermal characterization techniques
  • Explores applications with case study examples in energy storage, sensors, actuators, and biomedical devices
  • Addresses practical implementations, industrial scalability, commercialization, sustainability and future research directions

Readership

Academic researchers, and industrial professionals in materials science, nanotechnology, chemistry, and engineering, from early-career scientists to advanced practitioners seeking to expand their knowledge in nanocomposites research or materials development

Table of contents

1. Polypyrrole: Discovery, Synthesis, Physicochemical Properties, Solubility, Conductivity, Environmental Stability, Challenges and Future Perspectives in Emerging Research Fields

2. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites: State of the Art Synthesis and Processing Methods, Functionalization Techniques and Role of Nanofillers in Property Enhancement

3. Morphological, Mechanical, Optical, and Thermal Properties of Polypyrrole Nanocomposites

4. Magnetic, Electrical, Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Polypyrrole Nanocomposites

5. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Dielectric Applications

6. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Thermoelectric Applications

7. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for EMI Shielding Applications

8. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Corrosion Inhibition

9. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Sensing of Gases and Volatile Organic Compounds

10. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites Based Piezoresisitve Sensors

11. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites Based Biosensors

12. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Lithium-Ion Batteries

13. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Supercapacitor Applications

14. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Solar Cell Applications

15. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Fuel Cell Applications

16. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Removal of Organic Contaminants and Heavy Metal Ions from Wastewater

17. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Applications

18. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications

19. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Antimicrobial Applications

20. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites for Tissue Engineering

21. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites Coatings for Biomedical Implants

22. Polypyrrole Nanocomposites Based Drug Delivery Systems

23. Insights on Theoretical Modelling and Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Polypyrrole Nanocomposites

24. Industrial Scalability, Commercialization Aspects, Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling and Environmental Impact of Polypyrrole Nanocomposites

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Kalim Deshmukh

Dr. Kalim Deshmukh is a senior researcher at the New Technologies Research Centre, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic. He has over 20 years of research experience in nanomaterials and polymeric materials, with particular expertise in polymer blends, nanocomposites, and nanohybrids. His work emphasizes nanoscale dispersion, interfacial chemistry, and structure–property relationships that influence material performance in applications such as energy storage, gas sensing, biosensing, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and high-k dielectrics. He has authored more than 200 publications, including original research articles and review papers, in leading international journals and with major publishers, such as the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), American Chemical Society (ACS), Elsevier, Wiley-VCH, Springer, and Taylor & Francis. In addition to his research contributions, he has edited or co-edited several books published by ACS, RSC, Elsevier, Springer, Wiley-VCH, and Wiley Scrivener.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Researcher, New Technologies Research Centre, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Czech Republic

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Mayank Pandey

Dr. Mayank Pandey is an Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, India. He completed his Ph.D. in materials science from VIT University, Vellore, India, on the topic “Preparation and characterization of polymer electrolyte for electrochemical device applications”. He then went on to complete his postdoctoral studies in electrical and thermal degradation of graphene-based polymer composite for electronic device applications from CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore, India. He is an experienced material physicist with an experimental background in synthesizing graphene quantum dot- (GQDs) based polymer nanocomposites. His research areas also include fabrication of polymer blends and composite electrolytes, organic semiconductor/organic solar cells, and their impedance spectroscopy analysis. Besides investigating the structural, optical, and electronic properties of GQDs based materials, he has also contributed towards the development of new approaches in the field of nanocarbon derivatives.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Sciences Kristu Jayanti (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore, India