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Polymer Nano-Biocomposites Preparation, Properties, and Applications is a comprehensive guide that delves into the latest advancements in this field. The book provides a concise overview of the polymer bio-nanocomposites, their processing and properties. Furthermore, it features case studies that spotlight specific industrial and technological applications.
The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers who are involved in the research and development of advanced green materials and polymeric nanocomposites.
List of contents
1. An introduction to polymer-based bio-nanocomposites
2. A comparative study of the properties of polymer biocomposites and polymer bio-nanocomposites
3. Biobased polymers: processing, properties, and engineering applications
4. Bionanomaterials from agricultural wastes: processing, characterization, and applications
5. Bionanomaterials as polymer composite fillers: Surface modification and coating
6. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites: processing and scalability
7. Bio-nanocomposites: morphology and characterization
8. Micro/nano filler-based polymer biocomposites: processing and properties
9. Nanoclay-based bio-nanocomposites: processing, and properties
10. Nanocellulosic fillers based polymeric biocomposites: preparation, properties, and industrial applications
11. Current developments in biomass-based carbon bio-nanocomposites
12. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties
13. Thermal and flammability behaviour of bio-nanocomposites
14. Biodegradability and weathering behaviour of polymeric bio-nanocomposites
15. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: Fatigue and creep behaviour
16. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites: automotive and aerospace applications
17. Polymeric bio-nanocomposites: Optical, electrical, and electromagnetic applications
18. Polymer based bio-nanocomposites for Antimicrobial and food packaging applications
19. Polymer Bio-nanocomposites for energy storage applications
20. Polymer bio-nanocomposites for Sensor and wearable electronic applications
21. Life Cycle Assessment of polymer bio-nanocomposites
22. Challenges and prospects of polymer bio-nanocomposites in industrial applications
About the author
Dr. Rajeshkumar Lakshminarasimhan is currently working as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Alliance University, Bengaluru, India. He has completed his post-doctoral research at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand and his doctoral degree at Anna University, Chennai in Composite materials. His research areas include metal matrix and polymer matrix composites, tribology, corrosion and surface engineering, and powder metallurgy. Also, Polymer biocomposites, biofibers and bio fillers, testing and characterization of fibers and composites. He has been granted one Indian patent, three international patents and nine published Indian patents. He has published 37 book chapters and more than 120 research papers in WoS/Scopus indexed journals and International and National conferences. He is an Editorial Board Member for Scientific Reports (Nature), and Associate Section Editor for Heliyon (Materials Science), an Elsevier journal. He is also the reviews editor for the Journal of Thermal Science and Energy Systems and more than 40 reputed international journals. He was listed in the Top 2% of scientists in the world by Stanford University during 2023
Dr. Hind Abdellaoui is currently a Senior research scientist and R&D Consultant. Her research interests include Polymer composites, hybrid composites, and nanocomposites.
Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa serves as a Principal Research Scientist and Advisor for International Development at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2010), an MTech in Computational Analysis (2013), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering Science (2018) from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, followed by a Post-Doctorate from KMUTNB (2019). A prolific researcher in materials science and composites, his research focuses on natural fiber composites, polymer composites, and advanced material technology. He has received multiple accolades, including Outstanding Researcher Award 2021 from KMUTNB and recognition in Stanford University's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists list. He also serves as an Associate Editor for Elsevier’s Heliyon and Frontier Materials, while holding seven patents across UK, Thailand, and India.Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Suchart Siengchin serves as the President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). His academic journey spans German institutions, earning degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science, culminating in a PhD from the University of Kaiserslautern and habilitation from Chemnitz University. A distinguished researcher in polymer processing and composite materials, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB’s International Journal of Applied Science and Technology. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple KMUTNB Outstanding Researcher Awards (2010, 2012, 2013) and the National Excellence Researcher Award (2021) from the National Research Council of Thailand. He is ranked among Stanford University's top 2% scientists globally, reflecting his substantial impact in materials science and engineering.
