Advances in Bionanocomposites: Materials, Applications, and Life Cycle brings together the latest research in bio-based nanocomposites, with a strong emphasis on improved sustainability in terms of preparation, lifecycle and end applications. The book begins by introducing biopolymers, bionanocomposites and the latest methods for their synthesis, processing and characterization. Other sections focus on specific bio-based materials, including bionanocomposites based on polylactic acid, poly(vinyl alcohol), chitosan, starch, cellulose, and protein. A range of advanced applications are then introduced across 3D printing, high entropy alloys, wastewater remediation, agriculture, biomedicine, solar cells, electrochemical sensors, and packaging.
Throughout the book, opportunities for improved sustainability are analyzed and highlighted. The final section brings this together with in-depth coverage of biodegradation, lifecycle, environmental impact, circular economy, economic considerations and future opportunities in bionanocomposites. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, R&D professionals, and industrial scientists from a range of disciplines.
- Provides the latest cutting-edge techniques for the synthesis, processing and characterization of biopolymer-based materials
- Includes an approach to bionanocomposites from the perspective of environmental impact, lifecycle and sustainability
- Opens the door to novel applications in areas such as 3D printing, wastewater remediation, agriculture and solar cells
Part 1: Advance techniques in bionanocomposites
1. Classification of natural and synthetic biopolymers and fundamental aspects of bionanocomposites
2. Green synthesis and methodologies of nanomaterials: state of the art
3. Processing methods and characterization techniques of sustainable polymers: challenges and emerging technologies
Part 2: Materials
4. Polylactic acid-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
5. Poly (vinyl alcohol) based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
6. Chitosan based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
7. Starch based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
8. Cellulose based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
9. Protein based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications
Part 3: Applications of bionanocomposites10. Electrospinning of bionanocomposites: Properties and applications
11. 3d printing of bionanocomposites and their broad spectrum of applications
12. Applications of bionanocomposites in high entropy alloys
13. Wastewater remediation of bionanocomposites
14. Agricultural applications of bionanocomposites
15. Biomedical applications of bionanocomposites
16. Solar cell technology and electrochemical sensors utilization of bionanocomposites
17. Edible and nonedible packaging implementation of bionanocomposites
Part 4: Biodegradation, life cycle, and circular economy
18. Evaluation of biodegradation of bionanocomposites
19. Environmental impact, health implications, and life cycle assessment of bionanocomposites
20. Economic considerations and upcoming horizons in the field of bionanocomposites
Dr. Bhasha Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, India. She received her BSc (2011) in Polymer Sciences from the University of Delhi, and completed her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2019. Her research interests revolve around sustainable polymers for packaging applications, environmentally benign approaches for biodegradation of plastic wastes, fabrication of bionanocomposites, and finding strategies to ameliorate the electrochemical activity of biopolymers. Dr. Sabu Thomas (Ph.D.) is the Director of the School of Energy Materials, School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology of Mahatma Gandhi University, India. He received his Ph. D. in 1987 in Polymer Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, India. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, London, and a member of the American Chemical Society. He has been ranked no.1 in India about the number of publications (most productive scientists). Prof. Thomass research group specialized areas of polymers which includes Polymer blends, Fiber filled polymer composites, Particulate-filled polymer composites and their morphological characterization, Ageing and degradation, Pervaporation phenomena, sorption and diffusion, Interpenetrating polymer systems, Recyclability and reuse of waste plastics and rubbers, Elastomer cross-linking, Dual porous nanocomposite scaffolds for tissue engineering, etc. Prof. Thomass research group has extensive exchange programs with different industries, research, and academic institutions all over the world and is performing world-class collaborative research in various fields. Professors Centre is equipped with various sophisticated instruments and has established state-of-the-art experimental facilities which cater to the needs of researchers within the country and abroad. His H Index- 133, Google Citations- 86424, Number of Publications- 1300, and Books-160.
Dr. P.K. Bajpai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, New Delhi. His area of research includes processing of polymer composites, bio composites, machining aspects of composites, FEM modelling of composites, etc. He has published several research articles in various journals of repute and has contributed many book chapters in edited books of leading publishers. He has also worked as an editor for two edited volumes of books related to processing of polymer composites and two conference proceedings related to materials and manufacturing. Dr. Kajal Ghosal is Visiting Researcher at the Slovak Academy of Science, Bratislava, Slovakia, and works as Associate Professor at Dr. B. C. Roy College of Pharmacy and AHS, Durgapur, India. She was selected among the international candidates for participating in the National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic in 2019. Dr. Ghosal has obtained the D S Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Govt. of India, in 2013. She has 23 journal papers, 30 conference papers, 2 books, and 3 book chapters. Shashank Shekhar Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, India Dr. Shashank Shekhar is currently an Assistant Professor at Netaji Subhas University of Technology and is also associated with the Quantum Research Centre of Excellence as Associate Director in the Department of Renewable Energy. He completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Delhi. Dr. Shekhar has been working on biopolymers and Schiff base metal complexes for the last 5 years and has published articles in reputed international journals.
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