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Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes in Water Treatment and Desalination

• 1st Edition
• June 1, 2025
• Md Rezaur Rahman + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-23879-6

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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.

Biocomposites and the Circular Economy

• 1st Edition
• April 1, 2025
• Abbas S Milani + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-23718-8

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• eBook 978-0-443-23719-5

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Biocomposites and the Circular Economy provides up-to-date research results and insights from a multidisciplinary group of researchers who have been working together under the Biocomposites Research Network. Topics present the full lifecycle of biocomposites, including both detailed research reports and case studies, along with comprehensive literature reviews. Methodologies include biocomposites synthesis and processing, supply chain modeling, and multi-criteria decision-making. Literature review chapters provide compressive information to the reader on emerging topics. In addition, all research and case study chapters start with an overview of the related literature, thus helping readers learn about state-of-the-art research and identify new areas for development.The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, Industrial R&D, and manufacturers working in the research, development, and manufacturing of biocomposites in a broad range of application fields.

The Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering

• 4th Edition
• March 1, 2025
• Alfred Rudin + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-90649-4

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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.

Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites

• 1st Edition
• December 2, 2024
• Rotimi Sadiku + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-14131-7

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Polymers and Two-Dimensional Nanocomposites provides a detailed review of recent progress in this important research field. The chapters cover new developments in synthesis methods, fabrication techniques, sample preparation methods, surface modification, characterization, methods of enhancing the properties of these materials and industrial applications in energy, environmental, oil and gas, sensors, corrosion, biomedical and structural applications.The book provides a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the fields of polymer science and engineering, polymer composites and nanocomposites.

Bio-Based and Bio-Inspired Pavement Construction Materials

• 1st Edition
• December 2, 2024
• Elham H. Fini + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-18634-9

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• eBook 978-0-443-18635-6

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Bio-Based and Bio-Inspired Pavement Construction Materials explores the role of materials in carbon management, performance enhancement, and supply chain management in pavement construction. It presents various production techniques, experimental characterization methods, applications, numerical modeling, and simulation approaches for bio-based and bio-inspired pavement construction materials. The book demonstrates how bio-based and bio-inspired materials can be used in pavements to solve problems related to sustainability while simultaneously enhancing the mechanical properties of materials. Supply chain management, life-cycle analysis, and environmental assessment of using these materials are all covered in this volume as well.

Natural Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites

• 1st Edition
• December 1, 2024
• Chandrasekar Muthukumar + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-323-95247-7

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Amongst thermoplastic biodegradable polymers, polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in many different applications but it still has limited use in various industrial sectors such as medical, packaging, textile, water, and wastewater treatment. To increase the use of these materials more information is needed on their properties, characterization, processing, safety, and sustainability. Natural Fibre-Reinforced PLA Composites: Processing, Characterization and Applications reviews the thermal, physico-chemical, fire retardant, mechanical, tribological, biodegradable and anti-microbial properties of these materials. Fabrication of PLA biocomposites using advanced fabrication techniques like additive manufacturing and electrospinning are also discussed in detail. The book will be a valuable reference for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers working in the development of polymers, bioplastics, polymer composites and biocomposites as well as industrial manufacturers.

Rubber Composites

• 1st Edition
• December 2, 2024
• Hanafi Ismail + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-23620-4

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• eBook 978-0-443-23619-8

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Rubber Composites: Recycling, Processing, Properties, Design and Applications provides an extensive review of recent advances in this important research field. The book's chapters cover the processing, structure, properties, and applications of rubber-based composites, which are versatile materials, that with the appropriate design planning, manufacturing process, and properties can be tailored to meet specific industrial requirements with enhanced performance and sustainability. This book will be a valuable reference source for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, polymer chemists, and industrial manufacturers working in the research and development of rubber-based composites.

Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites

• 1st Edition
• November 11, 2024
• Indran Suyambulingam + 3 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-15630-4

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Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites: Promising Resources presents a comprehensive review of the application and use of biofillers and bioplasticizers for the fabrication of biopolymer-based composites.This book looks first at the historical aspects and then goes on to discuss current trends and recent developments. Emphasis is placed on the future potential of these resources to expand their usage in a broad range of different applications. This book will be a valuable reference resource for both academic and industrial researchers working in materials science, polymer chemistry and engineering, and the manufacturing of polymer composite materials.

Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering

• 1st Edition
• October 19, 2024
• Madhu Puttegowda + 4 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-13989-5

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Applications of Composite Materials in Engineering provides an up-to-date review of recent application advancements in different engineering fields. The book concentrates on the availability and utilization of various fibers and reinforcements in composites and analyzes the suitability of them in different engineering and commercial applications. The latest research as well as possible application avenues for the future are discussed in detail.

Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites

• 1st Edition
• October 7, 2024
• Chandrabhan Verma + 1 more
• English
• Paperback 978-0-443-14128-7

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Polymeric Nanofibers and their Composites: Recent Advances and Applications covers the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications of natural and synthetic nanofibers and their related composites. The book covers industrial, biological, and environmental applications, including biomedical, wastewater treatment, energy storage and conversions, gas adsorption, supercapacitors, electrocatalysis, electronics, sensors, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, water splitting, catalysis, separation, and purification.With an international author base, this book can be considered a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists, and engineers, and all those working in the fabrication of nanofibers, design of nanomaterials, and polymers, composites, and their related industrial applications.