Handbook of composites from renewable materials. Volume 8, Nanocomposites : advanced applications / edited by Vijay Kumar Thakur, Manju Kumari Thakur and Michael R. Kessler.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thakur, Vijay Kumar, editor.

Thakur, Manju Kumari, editor.

Kessle, Michael R., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanocomposites (Materials).

Green products.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (587 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Beverly, Massachussetts : Scrivener Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

This unique multidisciplinary 8-volume set focuses on the emerging issues concerning synthesis, characterization, design, manufacturing and various other aspects of composite materials from renewable materials and provides a shared platform for both researcher and industry. The Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials comprises a set of 8 individual volumes that brings an interdisciplinary perspective to accomplish a more detailed understanding of the interplay between the synthesis, structure, characterization, processing, applications and performance of these advanced materials. The Handbook comprises 169 chapters from world renowned experts covering a multitude of natural polymers/ reinforcement/ fillers and biodegradable materials. Volume 8 is solely focused on the Nanocomposites: Advanced Applications. Some of the important topics include but not limited to: Virgin and recycled polymers applied to advanced nanocomposites; biodegradable polymer-carbon nanotube composites for water and wastewater treatment; eco-friendly nanocomposites of chitosan with natural extracts, antimicrobial agents, and nanometals; controllable generation of renewable nanofibrils from green materials and their application in nanocomposites; nanocellulose and nanocellulose composites; poly(lactic acid) biopolymer composites and nanocomposites for biomedical and biopackaging applications; impact of nanotechnology in water treatment: carbon nanotube and graphene; nanomaterials in energy generation; sustainable green nanocomposites from bacterial bioplastics for food-packaging applications; PLA nanocomposites: a promising material for future from renewable resources; biocomposites from renewable resources: preparation and applications of chitosan-clay nanocomposites; nanomaterials: an advanced and versatile nanoadditive for kraft and paper industries; composites and nanocomposites based on polylactic acid obtaining; cellulose-containing scaffolds fabricated by electrospinning: applications in tissue engineering and drug delivery; biopolymer-based nanocomposites for environmental applications; calcium phosphate nanocomposites for biomedical and dental applications: recent developments; chitosan-metal nanocomposites: synthesis, characterization, and applications; multi-carboxyl functionalized nanocellulose/nanobentonite composite for the effective removal and recovery of metal ions; biomimetic gelatin nanocomposite as a scaffold for bone tissue repair; natural starches-blended ionotropically gelled microparticles/beads for sustained drug release and ferrogels: smart materials for biomedical and remediation applications.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface

1 Virgin and Recycled Polymers Applied to Advanced Nanocomposites

1.1 Introduction

References

2 Biodegradable Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Composites for Water and Wastewater Treatments

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Synthesis of Biodegradable Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Composites

2.2.1 Introduction

2.2.2 Starch-Carbon Nanotube Composites

2.2.3 Cellulose-Carbon Nanotube Composites

2.2.4 Chitosan-Carbon Nanotubes Composites

2.3 Applications of Biodegradable Polymer-Carbon Nanotube Composites in Water and Wastewater Treatments

2.3.1 Removal of Heavy Metals

2.3.2 Removal of Organic Pollutants

2.4 Concluding Remarks

3 Eco-Friendly Nanocomposites of Chitosan with Natural Extracts, Antimicrobial Agents, and Nanometals

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Properties and Formation of Chitosan Oligosaccharides

3.3 Nanomaterials from Renewable Materials

3.3.1 Chitosan Combined with Biomaterials

3.3.2 Chitosan Cross-Linked with Natural Extracts

3.3.3 Chitosan Co-Polymerized with Synthetic Species

3.4 Synthesis Methods for Chitosan-Based Nanocomposites

3.4.1 Biological Methods

3.4.2 Physical Methods

3.4.3 Chemical Methods

3.5 Analytical Techniques for the Identification of the Composite Materials

3.6 Advanced Applications of Bionanomaterials Based on Chitosan

3.6.1 Antimicrobial Applications

3.6.2 Biomedical Applications

3.6.2.1 Antimicrobial Activity of Wound Dressings

3.6.2.2 Drug Delivery

3.6.2.3 Tissue Engineering

3.6.3 Food-Related Applications

3.6.4 Environmental Applications

3.6.4.1 Metal Absorption

3.6.4.2 Wastewater Treatment

3.6.4.3 Agricultural Crops

3.6.5 Applications in Heritage Preservation

3.7 Conclusions

Acknowledgments

References.

4 Controllable Generation of Renewable Nanofibrils from Green Materials and Their Application in Nanocomposites

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Generation of CNF from Jute Fibers

4.2.1 Experimental Section

4.2.2 Results and Discussion

4.2.3 Short Summary

4.3 Controllable Generation of CNF from Jute Fibers

4.3.1 Experimental Section

4.3.2 Results and Discussion

4.3.3 Short Summary

4.4 CNF Generation from Other Nonwood Fibers

4.4.1 Experiments Details

4.4.1 Results and Discussion

4.4.3 Summary

4.5 Applications in Nanocomposites

4.5.1 CNF-Reinforced Polymer Composite

4.5.2 Surface Coating as Barrier

4.5.3 Assembled into Microfiber and Film

4.6 Conclusions and Perspectives

5 Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Potential Applications

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Nanocellulose

5.3 Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.1 Hydrogels Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.2 Aerogels Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.3 Electrode Materials Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.4 Photocatalytic Materials Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.5 Antibacterial Materials Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.6 Sustained Release Applications Based on Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.7 Sensors Based on the Nanocellulose Composites

5.3.8 Mechanical Properties

5.3.9 Biodegradation Properties

5.3.10 Virus Removal

5.3.11 Porous Materials

5.4 Summary

6 Poly(Lactic Acid) Biopolymer Composites and Nanocomposites for Biomedicals and Biopackaging Applications

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Preparations of PLA

6.3 Biocomposite

6.4 PLA Biocomposites

6.5 Nanocomposites

6.6 PLA Nanocomposites

6.7 Biomaterials

6.8 PLA Biomaterials

6.9 Processing Advantages of PLA Biomaterials.

6.10 PLA as Packaging Materials

6.11 Biomedical Application of PLA

6.12 Medical Implants

6.13 Some Clinical Applications of PLA Devices

6.13.1 Fibers

6.13.2 Meshes

6.13.3 Bone Fixation Devices

6.13.4 Stress-Shielding Effect

6.13.5 Piezoelectric Effect

6.13.6 Screws, Pins, and Rods

6.13.7 Plates

6.13.8 Microspheres, Microcapsules, and Thin Coatings

6.14 PLA Packaging Applications

6.15 Conclusion

7 Impact of Nanotechnology on Water Treatment: Carbon Nanotube and Graphene

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Threats to Water Treatment

7.3 Nanotechnology in Water Treatment

7.3.1 Nanomaterials for Water Treatment

7.3.2 Nanomaterials and Membrane Filtration

7.3.3 Metal Nanostructured Materials

7.3.4 Naturally Occurring Materials

7.3.5 Carbon Nano Compounds

7.3.5.1 Carbon Nanotube Membranes for Water Purification

7.3.5.2 Carbon Nanotubes as Catalysts or Co-Catalysts

7.3.5.3 Carbon Nanotubes in Photocatalysis

7.3.5.4 Carbon Nanotube Filters as Anti-Microbial Materials

7.3.5.5 Carbon Nanotube Membranes for Seawater Desalination

7.4 Polymer Nanocomposites

7.4.1 Graphene-Based Nanomaterials for Water Treatment Membranes

7.4.2 Dendrimers

7.5 Global Impact of Nanotechnology and Human Health

7.6 Conclusions

8 Nanomaterials in Energy Generation

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 Increasing of Surface Energy and Tension

8.1.2 Decrease of Thermal Conductivity

8.1.3 The Blue Shift Effect

8.2 Applications of Nanotechnology in Medicine and Biology

8.3 In Solar Cells

8.3.1 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell

8.3.2 Composites from Renewable Materials for Photoanode

8.3.3 Composites from Renewable Materials for Electrolyte

8.3.4 Composites from Renewable Materials for Organic Solar Cells

8.4 Visible-Light Active Photocatalyst.

8.5 Energy Storage

8.5.1 Thermal Energy Storage

8.5.2 Electrochemical Energy Storage

8.6 Biomechanical Energy Harvest and Storage Using Nanogenerator

8.7 Nanotechnology on Biogas Production

8.7.1 Impact of Metal Oxide Nanoadditives on the Biogas Production

8.8 Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities Using Nanoparticles

8.8.1 Antibacterial Activity

8.8.2 Antioxidant Activity

8.9 Conclusion

9 Sustainable Green Nanocomposites from Bacterial Bioplastics for Food-Packaging Applications

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis, Structure, Properties, and Applications

9.2.1 Synthesis

9.2.2 Structure

9.2.3 Properties

9.2.4 Applications

9.3 ZnO Nanofillers: Structure, Properties, Synthesis, and Applications

9.3.1 Structure

9.3.2 Properties

9.3.3 Synthesis

9.3.4 Applications

9.4 Materials and Nanocomposite Processing

9.5 Characterization of PHA-Based Nanocomposites

9.5.1 Morphology

9.5.2 Crystalline Structure

9.5.3 FTIR Spectra

9.5.4 Crystallization and Melting Behavior

9.5.5 Thermal Stability

9.5.6 Dynamic Mechanical Properties

9.5.7 Static Mechanical Properties

9.5.8 Barrier Properties

9.5.9 Migration Properties

9.5.10 Antibacterial Properties

9.6 Conclusions and Outlook

10 PLA Nanocomposites: A Promising Material for Future from Renewable Resources

10.1 Introduction

10.1.1 Nanotechnology

10.1.2 Nanocomposites

10.2 Biopolymers

10.2.1 Structural Formulas of Few Biopolymers

10.2.2 Polylactide Polymers

10.3 PLA Production

10.3.1 PLA Properties

10.3.1.1 Rheological Properties

10.3.1.2 Mechanical Properties

10.4 PLA-Based Nanocomposites

10.4.1 Preparation of PLA Nanocomposites

10.4.2 Recent Research on PLA Nanocomposites

10.4.3 Application of PLA Nanocomposites.

10.5 PLA Nanocomposites

10.5.1 PLA/Layered Silicate Nanocomposite

10.5.2 PLA/Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites

10.5.3 PLA/Starch Nanocomposites

10.5.4 PLA/Cellulose Nanocomposites

10.6 Conclusion

11 Biocomposites from Renewable Resources: Preparation and Applications of Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposites

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Structure, Properties, and Importance of Chitosan and its Nanocomposites

11.3 Structure, Properties, and Importance of Montmorillonite

11.4 Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposites

11.5 Preparation Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposites

11.6 Applications of Chitosan-Clay Nanocomposites

11.6.1 Food-Packaging Applications

11.6.2 Electroanalytical Applications

11.6.3 Tissue-Engineering Applications

11.6.4 Electrochemical Sensors Applications

11.6.5 Wastewater Treatment Applications

11.6.6 Drug Delivery Systems

11.7 Conclusions

Acknowledgment

12 Nanomaterials: An Advanced and Versatile Nanoadditive for Kraft and Paper Industries

12.1 An Overview: Paper Industries

12.1.1 Manufacturing: Paper Industries

12.1.2 Nanotechnology

12.1.3 Nanotechnology: Paper Industries

12.2 Nanobleaching Agents: Paper Industries

12.2.1 Nano Calcium Silicate Particle

12.3 Nanosizing Agents: Paper Industries

12.3.1 Nanosilica/Hybrid

12.3.2 Nano Titanium Oxide/Hybrid

12.4 Nano Wet/Dry Strength Agents: Paper Industries

12.4.1 Nanocellulose

12.5 Nanopigment: Paper Industries

12.5.1 Nanokaolin

12.5.2 Nano ZnO/Hybrid

12.5.3 Nanocarbonate

12.6 Nanoretention Agents: Paper Industries

12.6.1 Nanozeolite

12.6.2 Nano TiO2

12.7 Nanomineral Filler: Paper Industries

12.7.1 Nanoclay

12.7.2 Nano Calcium Carbonate

12.7.3 Nano TiO2/Hybrid

12.8 Nano Superconductor Agents: Paper Industries

12.8.1 Nano ZnO.

12.9 Nanodispersion Agents: Paper Industries.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed April 20, 2017).

ISBN:

9781119224488

1119224489

9781119224501

1119224500

9781119224495

1119224497

OCLC:

981125838