Other chapters explore recent developments in biopolymer-based micro- and nanofibers, smart thin films, and 2D membrane technology, along with applications in fabric technologies, cotton textiles, and advanced filter paper in biomedical settings. By offering in-depth coverage of the synthesis, properties, and applications of engineered biopolymers, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of biopolymer applications in environmental remediation and biomedical fields.
Table of Contents
Part I: Introduction of Biopolymers and their Biopolymers-Based Engineered 1D and 2D Materials1. Overview of Biopolymers and Biopolymers-Based Engineered 1D and 2D Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications
2. Surface and Interface Phenomena: Properties and Characterization in the Bulk (1D &2D vs 3D)
3. Processing and Production Techniques: Impact on Material Performance for Fibers, Thin Films, and Membranes
Part II: Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification
4. Engineered 1D Biopolymers for Water Purification
5. Nanotube Technology-Modified Biopolymers for Water Remediation
6. Thin Layered Biopolymer Films for Wastewater Treatment
7. Biopolymer-Based 2D Membrane Technology for Water Purification
8. Recent Progress in 2D Biopolymer Fabric Technology for Water Purification
9. Recent Trends in Cotton Textiles for Water Remediation
10. Advanced Biopolymer-Based Filter Paper for Water Purification
Part III: Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications
11. Recent Advances in Biopolymers-Based 1D Micro- and Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications
12. Biopolymer-Based Nanotube Technology for Biomedical Applications
13. Smart Biopolymer-Based Thin Layered Films for Biomedical Applications
14. Smart Biopolymer-Based 2D Membrane Technology for Biomedical Applications
15. Recent Progress in 2D Biopolymer Fabrics for Biomedical Applications
16. Cotton Textiles for Biomedical Applications: Current State and Future Perspective
17. Advanced Biopolymer-Based Filter Paper for Biomedical Applications
Authors
Mahmoud H. Abu Elella Lecturer in Polymer Science and Technology, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.Dr. Mahmoud H. Abu Elella is a Lecturer in Polymer Science and Technology at the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, where he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry. He recently served as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Reading, UK (2021-2025). His research focuses on designing advanced biopolymeric systems-including grafted copolymers, hydrogels, scaffolds, nanocomposites, lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, and polymer-coated carriers-for biomedical applications. With over 12 years of research experience, he has also developed mucoadhesive inhalable polymeric powders using innovative spray-drying techniques for pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. Dr. Abu Elella has published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and 24 book chapters, achieving an h-index of 26. He was listed among the World's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (Stanford University, 2023-2024) and serves as a frequent peer reviewer for leading journals. In 2024, he contributed to four books with major scientific publishers.
Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. Prof. Sabu Thomas is a globally renowned scientist and one of the leading researchers in polymer science and nanotechnology. He currently serves as Professor of Polymer Science & Engineering and was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on polymer blends, nanocomposites, green materials, and sustainable polymers. Hanna J. Maria Senior Researcher, Mahatma Gandhi University, India.Hanna J. Maria is a Senior Researcher at the School of Energy Materials and the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Her research focusses on natural rubber composites and their blends, thermoplastic composites, lignin, nanocellulose, bionanocomposites, nanocellulose, rubber-based composites and nanocomposites.
