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
1. Advances in Bionanocomposites - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Half title - p. ii 4. Title Page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Table of Contents - p. ix 7. Contributors - p. x 8. Preface - p. xvi 9. Chapter 1 Natural and synthetic biopolymers: Classification and fundamental aspects of bionanocomposites - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Green synthesis and methodologies of nanomaterials: State of the art - p. 17 11. Chapter 3 Processing methods and characterization techniques of sustainable polymers: Challenges and emerging technologies - p. 55 12. Chapter 4 Polylactic acid-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 93 13. Chapter 5 Polyvinyl alcohol-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 117 14. Chapter 6 Chitosan-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 133 15. Chapter 7 Starch-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 169 16. Chapter 8 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 191 17. Chapter 9 Protein based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 211 18. Chapter 10 Electrospinning of bionanocomposites: Properties and applications - p. 227 19. Chapter 11 3D printing of bionanocomposites and their broad spectrum of applications - p. 247 20. Chapter 12 Applications of bionanocomposites in high entropy alloys - p. 277 21. Chapter 13 Wastewater remediation using bionanocomposites - p. 293 22. Chapter 14 Agricultural applications of bionanocomposites - p. 327 23. Chapter 15 Biomedical applications of bionanocomposites - p. 351 24. Chapter 16 Circular economy and upcoming horizons in the field of bionanocomposites - p. 365 25. Chapter 17 Environmental impact, health implications, and life cycle assessment of bionanocomposites - p. 387 26. Index - p. 407
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
1. Advances in Bionanocomposites - p. i 2. Cover - p. i 3. Half title - p. ii 4. Title Page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Table of Contents - p. ix 7. Contributors - p. x 8. Preface - p. xvi 9. Chapter 1 Natural and synthetic biopolymers: Classification and fundamental aspects of bionanocomposites - p. 3 10. Chapter 2 Green synthesis and methodologies of nanomaterials: State of the art - p. 17 11. Chapter 3 Processing methods and characterization techniques of sustainable polymers: Challenges and emerging technologies - p. 55 12. Chapter 4 Polylactic acid-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 93 13. Chapter 5 Polyvinyl alcohol-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 117 14. Chapter 6 Chitosan-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 133 15. Chapter 7 Starch-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 169 16. Chapter 8 Cellulose-based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 191 17. Chapter 9 Protein based bionanocomposites: Synthesis, properties, and applications - p. 211 18. Chapter 10 Electrospinning of bionanocomposites: Properties and applications - p. 227 19. Chapter 11 3D printing of bionanocomposites and their broad spectrum of applications - p. 247 20. Chapter 12 Applications of bionanocomposites in high entropy alloys - p. 277 21. Chapter 13 Wastewater remediation using bionanocomposites - p. 293 22. Chapter 14 Agricultural applications of bionanocomposites - p. 327 23. Chapter 15 Biomedical applications of bionanocomposites - p. 351 24. Chapter 16 Circular economy and upcoming horizons in the field of bionanocomposites - p. 365 25. Chapter 17 Environmental impact, health implications, and life cycle assessment of bionanocomposites - p. 387 26. Index - p. 407
