Advances in Sustainable Polymers
Advances in Sustainable Polymers

Author: Vimal Katiyar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-05

Total Pages: 483

ISBN-13: 9813298049

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This book provides a systematic overview of the processing and applications of sustainable polymers. The volume covers recent advances in biomedical, food packaging, fuel cell, membrane, and other emerging applications. The book begins by addressing different sections of biomedical application including use of carbohydrate-based therapeutics, nanohybrids, nanohydrogels, bioresorbable polymers and their composites, polymer-grafted nanobiomaterials for biomedical devices and implants, nanofibres, and others. The second part of this book discusses various processing and packaging materials for food packaging applications. The last section discusses other emerging applications, including using microbial fuel cells for waste water treatment, microfluidic fuel cells for low power applications, among others. This volume will be relevant to researchers working to improve the properties of bio-based materials for their advanced application and wide commercialization.

Advances in Sustainable Polymers
Advances in Sustainable Polymers

Author: Vimal Katiyar

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 9811512515

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This book discusses synthesis and characterization of sustainable polymers. The book covers opportunities and challenges of using sustainable polymers to replace existing petroleum based feedstock. This volume provides insights into the chemistry of polymerization, and discusses tailoring the properties of the polymers at the source in order fit requirements of specific applications. The book also covers processing of these polymers and their critical assessment. The book will be of use to chemists and engineers in the industry and academia working on sustainable polymers and their commercialization to replace dependence on petroleum-based polymers.

Advances in Sustainable Polymers
Advances in Sustainable Polymers

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Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 9789811512520

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This book discusses synthesis and characterization of sustainable polymers. The book covers opportunities and challenges of using sustainable polymers to replace existing petroleum based feedstock. This volume provides insights into the chemistry of polymerization, and discusses tailoring the properties of the polymers at the source in order fit requirements of specific applications. The book also covers processing of these polymers and their critical assessment. The book will be of use to chemists and engineers in the industry and academia working on sustainable polymers and their commercialization to replace dependence on petroleum-based polymers.

Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites
Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites

Author: Md Rezaur Rahman

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing

Published: 2020-09-02

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 0128203420

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Advances in Sustainable Polymer Composites reviews recent scientific findings on the production and use of sustainable polymers and composites as innovative new materials. The book discusses the importance of sustainable polymers in terms of current practices and how to address environmental and economic issues. Attention is focused on the physical, chemical and electrical properties of these composites. The book also looks at the lifecycle of both single and hybrid polymers and nanocomposites, with chapters covering the latest research findings on sustainable polymer composites with various filler loadings and their improvement on compatibility. From the viewpoint of polymer composites, this book covers not only well-known sustainable future trends in sustainable polymers and composites, but also advanced materials produced from micro, nano and pico-scale fillers that achieve better physical and mechanical results. Features advanced materials produced from micro, nano and pico-scale fillers Emphasizes the modeling and prediction of thermal, rheological and mechanical behavior Covers various types of fillers and different reinforcement agents Focuses on all aspects of fabrication, characterization and applications Addresses sustainability approaches and solutions

Handbook of Sustainable Polymers
Handbook of Sustainable Polymers

Author: Vijay Kumar Thakur

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-27

Total Pages: 952

ISBN-13: 9814613568

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Sustainable polymers play an indispensable role in the emergence of green materials, and the 21st century is an era of sustainable polymeric materials. Sustainable polymer-based materials have attracted considerable interest because of the energy crisis and ecological concerns as well as the potential to substitute certain petroleum-derived materia

Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing
Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing

Author: Antonio Paesano

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-05-24

Total Pages: 599

ISBN-13: 1000470482

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This book provides the latest technical information on sustainable materials that are feedstocks for additive manufacturing (AM). Topics covered include an up-to-date and extensive overview of raw materials, their chemistry, and functional properties of their commercial versions; a description of the relevant AM processes, products, applications, advantages, and limitations; prices and market data; and a forecast of sustainable materials used in AM, their properties, and applications in the near future. Data included are relative to current commercial products and are presented in easy-to-read tables and charts. Features Highlights up-to-date information and data of actual commercial materials Offers a broad survey of state-of the-art information Forecasts future materials, applications, and areas of R&D Contains simple language, explains technical terms, and minimizes technical lingo Includes over 200 tables, nearly 200 figures, and more than 1,700 references to technical publications, mostly very recent Handbook of Sustainable Polymers for Additive Manufacturing appeals to a diverse audience of students and academic, technical, and business professionals in the fields of materials science and mechanical, chemical, and manufacturing engineering.

Sustainable Polymers from Biomass
Sustainable Polymers from Biomass

Author: Chuanbing Tang

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-02-21

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 352734019X

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Offering a unique perspective summarizing research on this timely important topic around the globe, this book provides comprehensive coverage of how molecular biomass can be transformed into sustainable polymers. It critically discusses and compares a few classes of biomass - oxygen-rich, hydrocarbon-rich, hydrocarbon and non-hydrocarbon (including carbon dioxide) as well as natural polymers - and equally includes products that are already commercialized. A must-have for both newcomers to the field as well as established researchers in both academia and industry.

Sustainable Polymers for Food Packaging
Sustainable Polymers for Food Packaging

Author: Vimal Katiyar

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2020-06-22

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 3110648032

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Bio-based plastics and nanocomposites can be used in improved packaging for food. The morphologies and physical and chemical properties of food packaging must be carefully controlled. This book covers topics such as: food packaging types, natural polymers, material properties, regulations and legislation, edible and sustainable food packaging, and trends in end-of-life options. This book is ideal for industrial chemists and materials scientists.

Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials II
Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials II

Author: Cristina Cazan

Publisher:

Published: 2024-06-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783725813261

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This reprint, "Advances in Sustainable Polymeric Materials II", contains 16 studies and further cutting-edge research that illustrate how these challenges can be addressed through the use of advanced materials, sustainable polymers, and green technologies. It highlights the importance of efficient catalysts, bio-based materials, and green chemical processes and demonstrates how cellulose derivatives and other natural materials can be integrated into polymer compositions. The reprint also explores the use of electrospun membranes and reactive eutectic solvents for greener methods of wastewater treatment and material synthesis, and the potential of agri-food waste and biomaterials for fully bio-based polymer coatings and materials. It also discusses the stabilization and preservation of natural extracts and active ingredients, showcasing the importance of encapsulation and nanotechnology in preserving these substances' beneficial properties. Each chapter provides detailed insight into how natural resources can be harnessed to create high-performance products while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental protection. These innovations not only improve the performance of materials but also contribute to reducing the ecological footprint of industrial processes.

Green Polymeric Materials
Green Polymeric Materials

Author: Shakeel Ahmed (Assistant professor in chemistry)

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781536122527

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This book is a comprehensive introduction to "green polymeric materials," which are developed by using natural resource-based polymers. This book also summarizes various techniques used for their synthesis and application in different areas. This book is a useful reference not only for academic activities, but also for researchers working in this area.