Biocomposites and Nanomaterials - A Circular Economy Approach

With emphasis now on sustainable development there is a paradigm shift from the classical linear model to the concept of the Circular Economy. In terms of materials development this will entail new innovations in eco-friendly materials synthesis, sustainable and eco-friendly materials as well as state-of-the-art technologies for production of these materials in the process industries and manufacturing sector. With regards to advanced materials, systematic synthesis will become extremely important for controlling the structure of the material to provide precision tailored properties for the rise in demanding applications.

Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach addresses many of the issues mentioned above. Emphasis is placed on engineering scalability of processes and the use of a circular economy approach. The chapters cover recent research and developments in the areas of biocomposites, bio-adhesives, bioplastics, keratin-based products, and pharmaceutical products. The sustainable and effective production of biocomposites and nanomaterials, including biomaterials, heterogeneous catalysis, process intensification, carbon sequestration, waste management and value-added products are discussed in detail.

Containing numerous industrial case studies and being comprehensive in scope, the book focuses on innovative materials developments and applications that showcase a circular economy approach.

List of contents

1. Preparation and characterization of biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review
2. The circular economy for biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review
3. Green biocomposite materials and their synthesis for achieving carbon neutrality
4. Nano-wood composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
5. Biodegradable plastics using biomaterials, and their sustainability, reuse, and end of life
6. Wood-plastic composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach
7. Commercialization of Keratin-based products - state of the art initiatives, challenges, and current issues
8. Green composite materials synthesis and applications
9. Application of biocomposites and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry for effluent treatment
10. Application of bioocomposites and advancements for Industrial wastewater treatment
11. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for nanomedicine application in cancer therapy
12. Biocomposites and innovative materials in construction and architectural industrial sectors
13. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
14. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry
15. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for hydrogen production
16. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for automobile application
17. Innovative composite materials for radiation shielding applications
18. Future perspectives for biocomposites and innovative materials-environmental concerns, and transition to the global circular economy
19. Techno-economic aspects, life cycle and safety assessment for biocomposites and innovative materials
20. Biocomposites and innovative materials - process economics, and policy makers initiatives
21. Case study: Biocomposites for modern housing and structures using cow dung and bamboo residues
22. Removal of atenolol and ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation process
23. Bioplastic preparations using sustainable biomaterials for environmental applications

About the author

Prof. Suresh Sundaramurthy is Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from IIT Roorkee and has held postdoctoral and visiting faculty positions at international institutions. His research interests include catalysts, reactor design, environmental biotechnology, waste-to-energy, nanoengineered materials, biofuels, and green hydrogen. He has supervised numerous Ph.D. and master's students and has substantial experience in R&D projects and consultancy.Dr. Sasan Zahmatkesh currently holds a researcher position in the Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, Mexico. His research interests include wastewater, microplastics, membranes, biomass conversion to biofuels, biodiesel synthesis and cleaner biofuel processes. He is the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, 15 international conference proceedings, and one Iranian patent. He currently serves as a reviewer for 5 international journals in the field of engineering and sciences.Dr. Mu. Naushad is working as a full professor in the Department of Chemistry, College of Science at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His research interests include wastewater treatment, adsorption, ion exchange, bioremediation, and photodegradation. Dr. Naushad is the author and coauthor of more than 500 refereed journal publications and several books, book chapters, and US patents.
Dr. Nadeem A Khan is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Mewat Engineering College, in India. Previously he was Head of Department from 2014 to 2017. He completed his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia University in 2022. He received his M.Tech. (Civil Engineering) with honours in Environmental Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 2011. He has acted as an editorial board member for Nature on Scientific Reports and worked with Springer on a special issue in the Discover Water Journal. He was awarded the Best Young Scientist Award (Male) by LWT India and GECL for his Scientific contribution to Environmental Engineering. He has published four books with international publishers, 64 papers in SCI journals, and has also published more than 10 PATENTS in civil Engineering and water treatment.Dr. Afzal Husain Khan works in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, and B.E. and M. Tech degrees from the Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is an academic editor of PLOS ONE, Advances in Civil Engineering (Wiley), Associate Editor in TEIEE, and Guest Editor in Elsevier/Springer/Frontiers journals. He has been involved in many funded projects under the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) in Saudi Arabia. He has 90+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index >30; >3000+ citations), 4 books (edited), 6 patents, and 5 book chapters to his credit.

Product details

• Assisted by: Afzal Husain Khan (Editor), Afzal Husain Khan (Editor), Nadeem A Khan (Editor), Nadeem A Khan (Editor), Mu Naushad (Editor), Mu. Naushad (Editor), Suresh Sundaramurthy (Editor), Sundaramurthy Suresh (Editor), Sasan Zahmatkesh (Editor)
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.12.2025
• EAN: 9780443237164
• ISBN: 978-0-443-23716-4
• Series: Woodhead Publishing in Materials
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Textiles & Polymers, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Chemical & Biochemical, Materials science, Textiles and fibres, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General, Ceramics & glass technology, Engineering applications of polymers and composites, Plastics & polymers technology