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    • Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Shakeel Ahmed + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Polymer Composites for Intelligent Food Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive exploration on the use of polymer composites in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions. This contemporary guide examines fundamental principles, selection criteria, characterization methods, and recent advances in polymer science and packaging technology. With a focus on bio-based, nano-enhanced, and biodegradable materials, this book provides researchers, engineers, and professionals with essential knowledge on flexible, rigid, active, and intelligent packaging solutions. By analyzing upcoming trends, challenges, and real-world scenarios, this book fosters progress in developing safer, more efficient packaging solutions, benefiting those seeking to improve their understanding of polymer composites usage in food packaging applications. This book will serve as an authoritative reference on leveraging polymer composites to meet growing demands through interdisciplinary insights and emphasis on practical implementation, exploring distinct advantages of various composite categories for intelligent packaging solutions.

    • Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Rajesh Kumar Verma + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Manufacturing and Machining Aspects of Composite Materials explores the complex world of composite materials, focusing on advanced manufacturing techniques and machining processes. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of composite materials, including their distinct features and characteristics. It then goes on to investigate various production procedures, from traditional to cutting-edge technology, providing insights into the complexities of constructing these robust structures. A significant proportion of the book focuses on machining elements, with detailed descriptions on how to perform it more efficiently. The book explores the field of precision machining, specifically examining the selection of tools, cutting settings, and process optimization, with the goal to improve efficiency, whilst preserving the integrity of the composite structure. Readers will learn how to pick the most suitable tools, adjust cutting settings, and optimize process parameters to improve productivity whilst avoiding harm to the delicate composite structure. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of these important elements, making it a helpful tool for comprehending, implementing, and enhancing the latest techniques in the production and processing of composite materials.

    • Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites is one of a two-volume set that provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. The first volume focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials and this volume on their diverse range of applications. This volume covers practical applications of biopolymers and biocomposites across various industrial sectors. It showcases how these materials are being used to address environmental challenges and to create new innovative solutions. The volume covers applications in fields such as packaging, where biopolymers offer biodegradability and reduced environmental impact; in the automotive industry, where lightweight and sustainable materials are much sought after; in construction, where biocomposites find use in structural components; and in biomedical fields, where biopolymers are being explored for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical devices. By highlighting these real-world applications, the volume facilitates the reader’s understanding on how these materials are contributing to sustainable development and new innovative emerging technologies.

    • Preparation, Processing and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Mohammad Jawaid + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 3 9 4 1
      Preparation, Processing and Properties of Biopolymers and Biocomposites is one of a two-volume set of titles that provides comprehensive information on the latest advances in this important research field. The first volume focuses on the preparation, processing, and properties of these materials and the second on their diverse range of applications. In this volume the fundamental principles of processing biopolymers and creating their associated biocomposites are covered in detail. It covers topics such as extraction and purification of biopolymers from natural sources, synthesis of biopolymers through fermentation and bioengineering, and the incorporation of fillers and reinforcements to create biocomposites with unique tailored properties. The volume also explores the characterization techniques used to assess the physical, mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of these materials. By providing insights into their processing techniques and structure-property relationships, the volume will equip the reader with the knowledge needed to design and engineer these materials for a specific range of applications.

    • 3D Printing of Polymer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Vinod Ayyappan + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      3D Printing of Polymer Composites: Fibers, Particles and Matrix explores in detail the complexities of the dynamic interplay between these three components and their interactions in the polymer-based 3D printing process. The book includes information on the theoretical foundations as well as practical applications. The book provides insights into optimizing material compositions, overcoming challenges related to fiber and particle integration, and to enhancing the overall print quality of the material and final component. The book will be a valuable reference resource that educates the researcher on the intricacies of this technology, enabling them to make informed decisions, to troubleshoot key challenges, and to push the boundaries on what is possible in the future for polymer-based additive manufacturing.

    • Carbonaceous Polymer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Omar Faruk + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Carbonaceous-based Polymer Composites: Fundamentals, Properties and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. The book covers their recycling processes, surface modification, various types of composites with different polymers, their manufacturing processes, properties, and current applications in various industrial sectors. Numerical modelling, future trends, and life cycle analysis are also discussed in detail. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, industrial R&D, chemists, manufacturers, and other professionals working on the development of carbon-based composite materials.

    • Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Md Zillur Rahman + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Carbon Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Fabrication, Properties and Applications presents the latest developments in this important research field. The chapters cover both current and emerging research trends in the development of multifunctional CFRTCs, as well as their fabrication, properties and performance evaluation. The book also addresses significant issues and emerging challenges related to CFRTC manufacture, including processing parameters, damage mechanisms, machining, recycling, and sustainability. Additionally, it covers molecular modeling, dynamic simulations, and 3D printing of CFRTCs. The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, manufacturers, and other professionals working in the development of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites and their related applications.

    • Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Yasir Beeran Pottathara + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: Materials Processing, Structural Designs and Applications presents the latest developments in this important technological field. The book focuses specifically on polymer composites used in additive manufacturing. It offers a detailed exploration of not just the materials and their properties but also their specialized applications such as electrically conductive, metal-polymer, and shape memory polymer composites. The book discusses the basic principles of the manufacturing processes, material selection, and structural design. Furthermore, it covers the latest advancements in surface engineering, post-treatment processes, and the use of these materials in various industrial sectors. The book will be a valuable reference resource that will equip the researcher with key knowledge on the latest research trends, commercialization prospects, and environmental impacts of these additively manufactured materials and their application across various industries.

    • Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Laongdaw Techawinyutham + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Innovations and Advancements in Lightweight Fiber Composites provides a detailed review of recent developments in this important research field. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the book explores the revolution in the use and application of these materials. The book discusses key aspects in design and manufacturing principles and delves deep into the various types of fiber reinforcements, including both synthetic and natural fibers. It covers key innovations in advanced fiber materials, novel manufacturing techniques and design strategies that define the limits of strength, durability, and sustainability. Through a series of case studies showcasing real-world applications, the reader will gain a solid understanding of advanced materials technologies that bridge the gap between theory and industrial application.

    • Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Md Enamul Hoque + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Smart Self-Healing Polymer Nanocomposites: Processes, Performance and Applications provides a detailed review of the latest advances in this important research field. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental principles, synthesis methodologies, characterization techniques, performance characteristics and practical applications associated with these materials. The book focuses on the underlying mechanisms driving self-healing behavior, including encapsulation of healing agents, reversible chemical bonds, and stimuli-responsive triggers, offering readers a detailed understanding of the molecular-level interactions that enable these materials to repair damage. Moreover, the book examines the influence of nanofillers, such as nanoparticles and nanofibers, on enhancing mechanical properties, imparting multifunctionality, and facilitating self-healing capabilities in polymer matrices. The book will be a valuable reference resource for both researchers and engineers, who are seeking to push the boundaries in materials science and harness the transformative power of self-healing polymer nanocomposites for a sustainable future.