Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications brings together the latest research, highlighting cutting-edge applications in this exciting field. Sections introduce biodegradable and biocompatible polymers and the fundamentals regarding synthesis, structure, properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability, provide in-depth coverage of methods and techniques for processing, spectroscopic and microscopic analysis, dielectric, thermal, and electrical conductivity, and incorporation of functionalized nanoparticles, and green synthesized nanoparticles. The second part of the book guides the reader through the properties and preparation of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for a range of specific, targeted, state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine, electronic, energy storage, environment and packaging.
Finally, sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies are discussed in detail.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, fundamental properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Processing methods of polymer nanocomposites: influence of processing parameters, nanofiller nature, size, and shape on their functional properties - p. 35 3. Chapter 3 Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 69 4. Chapter 4 Dielectric properties, thermal analysis, and conductivity studies of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 113 5. Chapter 5 Thermomechanical and viscoelastic properties of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 141 6. Chapter 6 Eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites based on bio-based fillers: preparation, characterizations and potential applications - p. 173 7. Chapter 7 Functionalized nanoparticles-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and biodegradability aspects - p. 205 8. Chapter 8 Green-synthesized nanoparticle-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and applications - p. 241 9. Chapter 9 Biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications - p. 271 10. Chapter 10 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as electrode materials for electrochemical double-layer capacitors and hybrid supercapacitor applications - p. 311 11. Chapter 11 Advanced biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for rechargeable lithium and sodium-ion battery applications - p. 353 12. Chapter 12 Advances in biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for solar cell applications: current status and future directions - p. 397 13. Chapter 13 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for electromagnetic interference shielding applications - p. 435 14. Chapter 14 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for gas-sensing and bio-sensing applications: prospects and challenges - p. 485 15. Chapter 15 Applications of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites in water and wastewater treatment - p. 515 16. Chapter 16 Membranes based on biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for gas separation applications - p. 555 17. Chapter 17 Advances and prospects of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for fuel cell applications - p. 599 18. Chapter 18 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for food packaging applications - p. 639 19. Chapter 19 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for catalytic and photocatalytic applications - p. 675 20. Chapter 20 Sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites - p. 699 21. Index - p. 739
Biodegradable and Biocompatible Polymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Characterization, and Applications brings together the latest research, highlighting cutting-edge applications in this exciting field. Sections introduce biodegradable and biocompatible polymers and the fundamentals regarding synthesis, structure, properties, biocompatibility and biodegradability, provide in-depth coverage of methods and techniques for processing, spectroscopic and microscopic analysis, dielectric, thermal, and electrical conductivity, and incorporation of functionalized nanoparticles, and green synthesized nanoparticles. The second part of the book guides the reader through the properties and preparation of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for a range of specific, targeted, state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine, electronic, energy storage, environment and packaging.
Finally, sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies are discussed in detail.
1. Chapter 1 Introduction to biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, structure, fundamental properties, biocompatibility, and biodegradability - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 Processing methods of polymer nanocomposites: influence of processing parameters, nanofiller nature, size, and shape on their functional properties - p. 35 3. Chapter 3 Spectroscopic and microscopic analysis of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 69 4. Chapter 4 Dielectric properties, thermal analysis, and conductivity studies of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 113 5. Chapter 5 Thermomechanical and viscoelastic properties of biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites - p. 141 6. Chapter 6 Eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites based on bio-based fillers: preparation, characterizations and potential applications - p. 173 7. Chapter 7 Functionalized nanoparticles-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and biodegradability aspects - p. 205 8. Chapter 8 Green-synthesized nanoparticle-based polymer nanocomposites: synthesis, characterizations, and applications - p. 241 9. Chapter 9 Biodegradable and biocompatible polymer nanocomposites for tissue engineering applications - p. 271 10. Chapter 10 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites as electrode materials for electrochemical double-layer capacitors and hybrid supercapacitor applications - p. 311 11. Chapter 11 Advanced biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for rechargeable lithium and sodium-ion battery applications - p. 353 12. Chapter 12 Advances in biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for solar cell applications: current status and future directions - p. 397 13. Chapter 13 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for electromagnetic interference shielding applications - p. 435 14. Chapter 14 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for gas-sensing and bio-sensing applications: prospects and challenges - p. 485 15. Chapter 15 Applications of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites in water and wastewater treatment - p. 515 16. Chapter 16 Membranes based on biodegradable polymer nanocomposite for gas separation applications - p. 555 17. Chapter 17 Advances and prospects of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for fuel cell applications - p. 599 18. Chapter 18 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for food packaging applications - p. 639 19. Chapter 19 Biodegradable polymer nanocomposites for catalytic and photocatalytic applications - p. 675 20. Chapter 20 Sustainability assessment, environmental impact, and recycling strategies of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites - p. 699 21. Index - p. 739
