Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites
Promising Resources
- 1st Edition - November 16, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 6 3 0 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 6 3 1 - 1
Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites: Promising Resources presents a comprehensive review of the application and use of biofillers and bioplasticizers for the f… Read more
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Request a sales quoteSustainable 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.
- Covers recent developments in eco-friendly biofillers/ bioplasticizers and biopolymer-based composites
- Explains the life cycle assessment of filler-based composites, the recycling process and utilization of industrial waste-based fillers, and other socioeconomic aspects
- Provides a review of the processing techniques for filler-based composites and their effect on the properties of polymer composites
- Discusses the market scenario and future challenges and opportunities for these materials
Academic and industrial researchers in materials science, polymer chemistry and engineering, and manufacturing of polymer composite materials, Postgraduate students in materials science and engineering researching polymers and polymer composite materials
- Title of Book
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- 1. Introduction to polymer composites - Historical aspects and building blocks
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Definition of polymer composites
- 1.3 Importance and applications of polymer composites
- 1.4 Historical development of polymer composites
- 1.5 Building blocks for polymer composites
- 1.6 Constraints and significances of polymer composites
- 1.7 Conclusions
- References
- 2. Significances of fillers for sustainable composite reinforcement
- Abstract
- 2.1 Highlights
- 2.2 Introduction
- 2.3 Effect of inorganic fillers on polymer composites
- 2.4 Applications of inorganic fillers reinforced composite
- 2.5 Organic fillers influence polymer composites
- 2.6 Applications
- 2.7 Future scope
- References
- 3. Bio-fillers: physicochemical nature, properties, and resources
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Bio-fillers
- 3.3 Eco-friendly bio-fillers
- 3.4 Conclusions
- References
- 4. Nanofillers: nature, properties, preparation techniques, and applications
- Abstract
- 4.1 Nature of the nanofillers
- 4.2 Carbon nanotubes
- 4.3 Ceramics
- 4.4 Metal nanofillers
- 4.5 Processing of nanofillers
- 4.6 Top-down approach
- 4.7 Bottom-up method
- References
- 5. Bio-nanomaterials: a promising approach to producing polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 5.1 Background
- 5.2 Cellulose
- 5.3 Cellulose nanomaterials
- 5.4 Characterization and properties of nanocellulose
- 5.5 Cellulose nanocomposites
- 5.6 Preparation of nanocellulose composites
- 5.7 Characterization and applications of nanocomposites
- 5.8 Chitosan
- 5.9 Characterization of chitosan-based metallic nanoparticles
- 5.10 Bio-hybrid
- 5.11 Peptides/polymer hybrids
- 5.12 Nucleotides/polymer hybrids
- 5.13 Saccharides/polymer hybrids
- 5.14 Lipids/polymer hybrids
- 5.15 Silica-based bio-hybrid materials
- 5.16 Conclusions
- References
- 6. Selection criteria and design of sustainable green materials for specific composite applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Polymer composite material
- 6.3 Material selection tool
- 6.4 Case study
- 6.5 Conclusion
- References
- 7. Bioplasticizers: physico-chemical nature, properties, and resources
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Properties of bioplasticizer
- 7.3 Chemical nature of bioplasticizer
- 7.4 Plasticizing theories
- 7.5 Bioplasticizer market overview
- 7.6 Sources of bioplasticizer
- 7.7 Conclusion
- References
- 8. Characterization techniques for bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Some bio-fillers and extraction methods
- 8.3 Bio-plasticizers
- 8.4 Epoxidized plasticizer
- 8.5 Characterization of bio-based filler and plasticizers
- 8.6 Composites reinforced with bio-fillers
- 8.7 Conclusions
- References
- 9. Present trends and prospects of synthetic and bio-plasticizers
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 History of use of plasticizer
- 9.3 Global market for plasticizers
- 9.4 Classification of plasticizer
- 9.5 Conclusion
- References
- 10. Processing and application of bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers and their effects in polymeric composites
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Isolation of bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers
- 10.3 Processing of bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers
- 10.4 Bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers based blends and composites
- 10.5 Properties of fillers-polymeric composites and bio-polymer-based composites
- 10.6 Characterization techniques for bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers
- 10.7 Compatibility studies in bio-filler/bio-plasticizer processing
- 10.8 Mechanical performance of the bio-fillers/bio-plasticizer composites
- 10.9 Thermal properties of the bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers in the polymeric matrices
- 10.10 Futuristic applications of bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers
- 10.11 Conclusion
- References
- 11. Bio-based polymers, their sources, and applications
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Types of biopolymers and their sources
- 11.3 Implication of biopolymers as bio-fillers
- 11.4 Bio-plasticizers: an emerging trend
- 11.5 Mode of processing and application of biopolymers
- 11.6 Applications of biopolymer-based composites
- 11.7 Future prospective of bio-based polymers
- 11.8 Conclusion
- References
- 12. Properties of biopolymers and their recent developments
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Bio-based materials
- 12.3 Production of biopolymer/ZnO nanocomposites
- 12.4 BioMEMS technology in biopolymers
- 12.5 Polylactic acid as 3D printing material
- 12.6 Polyethylene as biopolymers
- 12.7 Polyethylene tetrachloride as biopolymers
- 12.8 Soil treatment of biopolymers
- 12.9 Testing of biopolymers
- 12.10 Photolysis mechanism of biopolymers
- 12.11 Safety engineering and management for biopolymers
- 12.12 Nano-bio polymer complex beads treatment
- 12.13 Water-soluble synthetically grafted biopolymer
- 12.14 Biopolymers in sorbent-based microextraction methods
- 12.15 Life-cycle assessment of plant fibers and their biocomposites
- 12.16 Bio-based polymers for biomaterials
- 12.17 Biopolymers reinforced polyvinyl acetate foams
- 12.18 Mechanical properties of a renewable biopolymer
- 12.19 Surface morphology of biopolymer
- 12.20 Conclusion
- References
- 13. Use of diverse reinforcements in biopolymers and their characterization outcomes
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Diverse sources for plant-based reinforcements
- 13.3 Extraction procedures
- 13.4 Fiber characterization
- 13.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- References
- 14. Property enhancement of synthetic and bio-based polymers
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Overview: synthetic and bio-based polymer applications
- 14.3 Fillers and additives in bio-based polymers
- 14.4 Surface modification of fillers/biopolymers and adhesion
- 14.5 Matrix filler interaction and interface
- 14.6 Manufacturing of synthetic and bio-based polymer composites
- 14.7 Applications of synthetic and bio-based polymer composites
- 14.8 Conclusions
- References
- 15. Effective utilization of bio-fillers/plasticizers for biofilm preparation
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 Sources of bio-fillers
- 15.3 Utilization of bio-fillers in natural and synthetic biofilms
- 15.4 Plasticizers
- 15.5 Characteristics and performance of plasticizers
- 15.6 Effective usage of plasticizers in biofilms
- 15.7 Conclusion
- References
- 16. Hybrid composites: a promising approach for potential polymeric composite design
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Hybrid polymer composite
- 16.3 Mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites
- 16.4 Tribological properties of hybrid polymer composites
- 16.5 Water absorption properties of hybrid polymer composites
- 16.6 Thermal properties of hybrid polymer composites
- 16.7 Summary
- 16.8 Conclusions
- References
- 17. Tribological property enhancement of polymeric composites using bio-fillers
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Polymeric composite materials with natural fiber/filler reinforcement
- 17.3 Fiber reinforcement
- 17.4 Filler reinforcement
- 17.5 Significance of bio-based fillers for the production of polymer composite
- 17.6 Tribological application of bio-filler composite materials
- 17.7 Performance analysis of particulate-filled polymer composite on wear using wear mechanism
- 17.8 Conclusion
- References
- 18. Economical aspects of agro-industrial waste for bio-filler production
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Methods for upcycling agro-industrial waste
- 18.3 Most diffused bio-fillers from agro-industrial waste
- 18.4 Economic advantages of upcycling to bio-fillers
- 18.5 Conclusions
- References
- 19. Life-cycle assessment and recovery/recycling of filler-based composites
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Life cycle assessment and its methodology
- 19.3 Life cycle assessment of green composites
- 19.4 Life cycle costing
- 19.5 Durability and life prediction
- 19.6 Choosing the proper material
- 19.7 Conclusions
- References
- 20. Futuristic prospects of bio-based fillers for industrial application
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Types of bio-fillers and their significances
- 20.3 Large-scale production criteria of bio-fillers
- 20.4 Substantial outcomes of bio-fillers
- 20.5 Commercial applications of bio-fillers
- 20.6 Futuristic prospects of bio-fillers
- 20.7 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: November 16, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- No. of pages: 600
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443156304
- eBook ISBN: 9780443156311
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Indran Suyambulingam
Dr. Indran Suyambulingam is currently working as a Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University, Bengaluru – 562106, India. He is a former Research Scientist at Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Recognized as the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and as Highly Cited Scientists 2022 (top 234th rank in Thailand and top 20th rank under Materials Category in Thailand). Dr. Indran received B.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 from St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil, which is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, India. He completed M.E.Engineering Design from Park College of Engineering and Technology, Kaniyur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, and was honored with a Gold Medal by Anna University in 2011. He finished his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, in 2015 and was awarded an INSPIRE fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India (DST), for pursuing his research work. After completing Ph.D., he joined as Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, and served there until December 2021.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Scientist, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, ThailandDD
Divya Divakaran
Divya Divakaran is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Her research interests include material science–natural fibers/fillers and their composites, biofilms for packaging applications, environmental science (sustainable biomass utilization), biofuels (energy efficient materials), enzymology (pretreatments), bacteriology and phycology.
Affiliations and expertise
Post-Doctoral Fellow, King Mongkut’s University of Technology, North Bangkok, ThailandSR
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa
Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist, Associate Professor, and Advisor at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and completed postdoctoral research at KMUTNB. An Associate Editor for Heliyon (Elsevier) and Frontier Materials, he has reviewed for 200+ journals and edited 45 books. With 350+ publications and 25,000+ citations, he is among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists (2019–2022). His research focuses on natural fiber composites and advanced materials. He has received multiple international awards and patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Principal Research Scientist/Associate Professor , Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, ThailandSS
Suchart Siengchin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST.
Affiliations and expertise
President, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand, Department of Materials and Production Engineering (MPE), The Sirindhorn International Thai – German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS), ThailandRead Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites on ScienceDirect