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    • Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Md Saquib Hasnain + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Natural Composites for Biomedical Applications is an essential resource for understanding the promising role of sustainable materials in healthcare. With their unique blend of biocompatibility, renewability, and environmental friendliness, natural composites present a compelling alternative to traditional materials used in biomedical procedures. The book delves deeply into the myriad advantages offered by these composites, including their potential to enhance treatment efficacy while simultaneously reducing biomedical waste and ecological impact. It serves as an invaluable guide for advancing the development of materials tailored to physiological diversity, ensuring innovative solutions for medical treatments and applications.Beyond its focus on sustainability, the book examines the diverse properties of natural composites that make them ideal for biomedical environments. It discusses their adaptability to a wide range of applications, ensuring compatibility with varied physiological conditions.

    • Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes in Water Treatment and Desalination

      • 1st Edition
      • June 13, 2025
      • Md Rezaur Rahman + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Over the past few years, significant research has been conducted into the development of polymeric nanocomposite membranes to increase environmental sustainability and to demonstrate their benefits for commercial water treatment and desalination applications. Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment and Desalination: Recent Developments, Future Opportunities, and Sustainable Applications presents the latest research findings in this important field.The book summarizes current advances in the production, characterization, and applications of these membranes for water treatment and desalination. Bio-composite alterations, functional group additions, and nanomaterial assemblies are also examined in depth. The current breakthroughs in reverse osmosis, oil removal, heavy metals removal, dye removal, photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants, and pesticide removal from wastewater are also discussed. Additionally, the book also highlights bacteria removal by polymeric nanocomposite membranes as well as the major benefits and drawbacks of various adsorbent materials. Special emphasis is also placed on the adsorption mechanism, which includes chemisorption and physisorption.The book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, as well as early career researchers who are working in the research and development of polymer nanocomposite membranes for water treatment and desalination.

    • Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers

      • 1st Edition
      • May 15, 2025
      • Henri Vahabi + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Flame Retardant Selection for Polymers provides readers with step-by-step guidance on how to select and apply flame retardants for polymers. Written by experts in the field of flame retardancy worldwide, this book seeks to consider the types of polymers and their applications in different sectors, providing in-depth information about the beneficial aspects of choosing each sort of flame retardant and supporting readers in selection of the best flame retardant additives. Regional and global features of flame retardant development and legislations as well as future perspective from circularity viewpoint are also covered.This book is a practical guide and valuable resource to researchers and industrial professionals interested in fundamental principles of flame retardant selection for polymers, as well as the basic needs for processing and commercialization of flame retardant polymers.

    • Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Marc Ponçot + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Raman Spectroscopy Applied to Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites summarizes, in a comprehensive manner, recent research accomplishments in this important area. The book offers an in-depth study of the current state-of-the-art, covering the fundamentals and recent experimental developments. Almost all the characterization techniques coupled in situ with Raman spectroscopy are discussed in detail. The book also covers various aspects of polymer applications, as well as related topics in polymer composites and nanocomposites. Filled polymers, reinforced plastics, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and rubbers are also discussed.The book is designed to address all aspects of Raman spectroscopy with respect to polymers and measurements, along with experimental conditions. It contains numerous case study examples to illustrate how Raman spectroscopy coupled in situ with more classical techniques can be useful to enhance material performance.

    • Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Md Amir Sohel + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Aging and Degradation of Polymer Nanocomposites offers an in-depth look into the aging and degradation processes of polymer nanocomposites. The book meticulously details the mechanisms and implications of these processes for the design, development, and application of these materials. By exploring the effects of environmental conditions like heat and moisture, mechanical stress, and chemical reactions, the book provides crucial insights necessary for researchers and engineers. In addition to analyzing the role of nanofillers and their impact on various properties, the book discusses techniques to study aging and degradation, including analytical methods, simulations, and experimental analysis.Mitigation strategies such as additives, stabilizers, surface treatments, and protective coatings are also covered. This resource is invaluable for academics, researchers, and industry professionals engaged in polymer science and engineering.

    • The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering

      • 4th Edition
      • February 21, 2025
      • Alfred Rudin + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering, Fourth Edition updates on the field of polymers, which has advanced considerably since the book's last publication. A key feature of this new edition is the inclusion of new and updated content on such concepts as multifunctional polymers, bioderived polymers, computation modeling, polymer sustainability, and newer manufacturing methods like 3D printing. Improvements to the book’s pedagogy include the addition of more worked examples, more end-of-chapter problems, and new figures to better illustrate key concepts. This book is ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, and anyone in related courses.This edition has also been reorganized to become more aligned with how instructors currently teach the course. It is ideal for one- or two-semester introductory courses in polymer science and engineering taught primarily to senior undergraduate and first-year graduate students in a variety of disciplines, but primarily chemical engineering and materials science.

    • Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 12, 2025
      • Costas Soutis + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Fibrous Composite Materials for Ballistic Protection, Second Edition provides the latest information on ballistic protection, a topic that remains an important issue in modern times due to ever increasing threats coming from regional conflicts, terrorism, and anti-social behavior. The basic requirements for ballistic protection equipment are, first and foremost, to prevent the projectile from perforating the armor, and to reduce blunt trauma to the human body caused by ballistic impact. The equipment also needs to be thermal and provide moisture comfort, and lightweight and flexible to guarantee the wearer’s mobility.The main aim of this fully updated edition is to present some of the most recent research developments in the design and engineering of woven fabrics and their use as layering materials to form composite structures for ballistic personal protection. This book will be a valuable reference for materials scientists and textile technologists, ballistic scientists, manufacturers, engineers, and all those working in ballistics technology.

    • Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • API Popoola + 3 more
      • English
      Recently, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have received tremendous interest from the research community due to their excellent properties and contribution to the enhancement of polymer properties. However, the incompatibility of CNTs with the polymer matrix is still a major barrier facing the practical realization of these materials. Interface engineering and modification have become the current strategy for enhancing their compatibility, dispersion, and interfacial relationship with the polymer matrix to meet the desired engineering properties and applications.Polymer Nanocomposites: Interface Engineering of Carbon Nanotubes, Advanced Properties, and Recent Applications presents detailed information on various approaches for the interface engineering of CNTs and their resultant properties when incorporated in the polymer matrix.This book covers the fundamentals, as well as up-to-date techniques for understanding the properties of the surface engineering of CNTs. Core structures, the functionalization and modification of CNTs, and their relationships with the polymer matrix in tailoring engineering properties are also covered.

    • Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers

      • 1st Edition
      • July 25, 2025
      • Yong X Gan
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Functional Nanocomposites Based on Oxide and Carbon Nanofibers: Design, Manufacturing, and Applications delves into the latest research on creating functional composite fibers. It covers the design, manufacturing processes, and the diverse applications of these materials. The book explores the structural and morphological aspects, mechanical testing, physical properties, and electrochemical performance of nanocomposite fibers. Aimed at researchers in materials science, particularly those focused on fiber science and textile-related composites, this work also appeals to industrial professionals involved in manufacturing and material processing.Additiona... key topics include environmental sustainability, energy applications, and sensing technologies. The book serves as an essential reference for both academic and industrial researchers, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in the field of functional composite fibers.

    • Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Mayank Pandey + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Conjugated Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Properties and Multifaceted Applications provides comprehensive discussion on the fundamental aspects, properties, and various applications of these materials. Sections cover new synthesis techniques, functionalization strategies, fundamental properties, spectroscopic and microscopic characterization, and a broad range of applications. Computational modeling and simulations are also discussed in detail. This book is an essential reference resource for academic and industrial researchers working in the field of material science, nanocomposites, and polymer engineering, specifically in the field of conjugated polymers, blends, and nanocomposites for a broad range of different applications.