Chemistry of High-Energy Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites brings together the latest research in energy-rich and high-energy nanocomposites based on polysaccharide- and other biopolymer-based fillers with synthetic polymers, examining chemistry, properties, preparation and advanced applications. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of bionanocomposites, the use of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and lignocellulose as fillers, the chemistry of energy-rich polymer bionanocomposites, and the design of composite architectures. Innovative methods in chemical modification, characterization, and analysis, are then presented in detail, including scattering studies, Fourier infra-red spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, mechanical properties, microscopy studies, and rheological studies.
This is followed by chapters focusing on specific properties and cutting-edge areas of application, including fire retardancy, electro properties, capacitors for energy storage, and cellulose and synthetic polymer blends as nanocomposites for auxiliary solid fuel. Finally, the book reviews recycling of biopolymer-based nanocomposites, the energy rich concept driving the bionanocomposites approach, and future perspectives and outlook.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to cellulose, derivatives, and lignocellulose as fillers in nanocomposites2. Bio-nanocomposites based on agro-polymers and other natural polymers
3. Introduction to chemistry of energy-rich polymer bio-nanocomposites
4. Composite architecture design in polymer bio-nanocomposites
5. High K polymer bio-nanocomposites
6. Scattering studies in bio-nanocomposites
7. Fourier Infra-red spectroscopy studies of bio-nanocomposites
8. Thermogravimetric analysis of bio-nanocomposites
9. Differential scanning calorimetry in bio-nanocomposites
10. Mechanical properties of bio-nanocomposites
11. Microscopy studies of bio-nanocomposites
12. Rheological studies of cellulose and derivatives in bio-nanocomposites
13. Physical chemistry of modern pyrotechnic smoke studies of bio-nanocomposites
14. Fire-retardancy of polymer bio-nanocomposites
15. Electro properties of polymer bio-nanocomposites
16. Bio-nanocomposites in capacitors for energy storage applications
17. Cellulose and synthetic polymer blends as nanocomposites for auxiliary solid fuel
18. Recycling of polymer bio-nanocomposites
19. The energy-rich concept and basic parameters that define the approach to high-energy bio-nanocomposites
20. Biopolymer-based nanocomposites: Future perspectives and outlook
Authors
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. Vera V. Myasoedova Scientist and Chief Research Fellow, N. N. Semenoy Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia. Prof. Vera V. Myasoedova is a scientist and Chief Research Fellow working at N.N.Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Expert of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation. She is actively investigating in the area of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposite chemistry, and is specialized in physical chemistry of non-aqueous solutions of cellulose derivatives, and structure and thermodynamics of natural and synthetic polymers and their blends. With significant results in the area of nano-polymers and bionanocomposites based on recycled polymers, she is also experienced in fuel nano-composition based on lignocellulosic materials mixed with recycled polymers as low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrol, and other synthetic polymers as alternative for RDF fuels and natural gas in cement industry, and has developed filled non-chlorinated polymer compositions bas?d on synthetic rubbers and styrene, octene, and other copolymers.Prof. Myasoedova is author of 7 monographs published in Russian and one monograph book published in English, as well as 10 book chapters. She has also been listed in the "Who's who of science in Russia�. 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.
