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Chemistry of High-Energy Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites brings together the latest research in energy-rich and high-energy nanocomposites based on polysaccharide- and other biopolymer-based fillers with synthetic polymers, examining chemistry, properties, preparation, and advanced applications.
The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of bionanocomposites, the use of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and lignocellulose as fillers, the chemistry of energy-rich polymer bionanocomposites, and the design of composite architectures. Innovative methods in chemical modification, characterization, and analysis, are then presented in detail, including scattering studies, Fourier infra-red spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, mechanical properties, microscopy studies, and rheological studies. This is followed by chapters focusing on specific properties and cutting-edge areas of application, including fire retardancy, electro properties, capacitors for energy storage, and cellulose and synthetic polymer blends as nanocomposites for auxiliary solid fuel. Finally, the book reviews recycling of biopolymer-based nanocomposites, the energy rich concept driving the bionanocomposites approach, and future perspectives and outlook.
This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students in bio-based polymers, composites, and nanocomposites, polymer science, nanotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, scientists, and engineers interested in bio-based nanocomposite materials for a range of advanced applications.
List of contents
1. Introduction to cellulose, derivatives, and lignocellulose as fillers in nanocomposites
2. Bio-nanocomposites based on agro-polymers and other natural polymers
3. Introduction to chemistry of energy-rich polymer bio-nanocomposites
4. Composite architecture design in polymer bio-nanocomposites
5. High K polymer bio-nanocomposites
6. Scattering studies in bio-nanocomposites
7. Fourier Infra-red spectroscopy studies of bio-nanocomposites
8. Thermogravimetric analysis of bio-nanocomposites
9. Differential scanning calorimetry in bio-nanocomposites
10. Mechanical properties of bio-nanocomposites
11. Microscopy studies of bio-nanocomposites
12. Rheological studies of cellulose and derivatives in bio-nanocomposites
13. Physical chemistry of modern pyrotechnic smoke studies of bio-nanocomposites
14. Fire-retardancy of polymer bio-nanocomposites
15. Electro properties of polymer bio-nanocomposites
16. Bio-nanocomposites in capacitors for energy storage applications
17. Cellulose and synthetic polymer blends as nanocomposites for auxiliary solid fuel
18. Recycling of polymer bio-nanocomposites
19. The energy-rich concept and basic parameters that define the approach to high-energy bio-nanocomposites
20. Biopolymer-based nanocomposites: Future perspectives and outlook
