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Biocomposites and Nanomaterials

A Circular Economy Approach

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Suresh Sundaramurthy, Sasan Zahmatkesh, Mu. Naushad, Nadeem A Khan, Afzal Husain Khan
  • Language: English

Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach explores the transformative shift from traditional linear economic models to the innovative concept of the Circular… Read more

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Description

Biocomposites and Nanomaterials: A Circular Economy Approach explores the transformative shift from traditional linear economic models to the innovative concept of the Circular Economy. The book delves into sustainable materials synthesis and advanced technologies that cater to eco-friendly production in industries like manufacturing and process engineering. With a focus on precision tailoring of material structures, it highlights how systematic synthesis is revolutionizing material properties to meet the growing demands of diverse applications. The book is designed to inspire sustainable innovations that align seamlessly with the principles of a circular economy.

Beyond its primary focus, the book extensively discusses biocomposites, bio-adhesives, bioplastics, keratin-based products, and pharmaceutical developments. Key topics include sustainable production techniques, heterogeneous catalysis, carbon sequestration, and waste management strategies. Real-world industrial case studies provide practical insights into transitioning to eco-friendly practices. By showcasing cutting-edge research and applications, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for integrating circular economy frameworks into material development and industrial processes.

Key features

  • Covers biocomposites and innovative materials with a circular economy approach
  • Addresses fundamentals, key concepts, and all pillars of the circular economy
  • Includes state-of-the-art green technologies that are outlined with specific applications and an emphasis on societal benefits
  • Covers synthesis and applications, as well as recycling, reuse, and end of life
  • Provides future perspectives that are also discussed

Readership

Academic and industrial researchers, materials scientists and engineers, chemists and chemical engineers, and manufacturers working in the research, processing, and development of advanced materials and biocomposites, Postgraduate students in above disciplines, Researchers working in energy, nanotechnology, environmental, and civil engineering as well as waste management

Table of contents

1. Preparation and characterization of biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review

2. The circular economy for biocomposites and innovative materials - state of the art review

3. Green biocomposite materials and their synthesis for achieving carbon neutrality

4. Nano-wood composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach

5. Biodegradable plastics using biomaterials, and their sustainability, reuse, and end of life

6. Wood-plastic composites an efficient sustainable material and their preparation - a circular economy approach

7. Commercialization of Keratin-based products - state of the art initiatives, challenges, and current issues

8. Green composite materials synthesis and applications

9. Application of biocomposites and innovations in the pharmaceutical industry for effluent treatment

10. Application of bioocomposites and advancements for Industrial wastewater treatment

11. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for nanomedicine application in cancer therapy

12. Biocomposites and innovative materials in construction and architectural industrial sectors

13. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry

14. Biocomposites and innovative materials in the polymer processing industry

15. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for hydrogen production

16. Application of biocomposites and innovative materials for automobile application

17. Innovative composite materials for radiation shielding applications

18. Future perspectives for biocomposites and innovative materials-environmental concerns, and transition to the global circular economy

19. Techno-economic aspects, life cycle and safety assessment for biocomposites and innovative materials

20. Biocomposites and innovative materials - process economics, and policy makers initiatives

21. Case study: Biocomposites for modern housing and structures using cow dung and bamboo residues

22. Removal of atenolol and ciprofloxacin from wastewater using advanced oxidation process

23. Bioplastic preparations using sustainable biomaterials for environmental applications

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

SS

Suresh Sundaramurthy

Suresh Sundaramurthy is the Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee and has held postdoctoral, visiting faculty, and research positions at institutions including CUNY (USA), AIT Thailand, JNCASR Bengaluru, IIT Kanpur, and Pondicherry University. His research interests span catalysts, reactor design, environmental biotechnology, waste‑to‑energy, nanoengineered materials, critical minerals, decarbonation, and biofuels, green hydrogen.

Affiliations and expertise
Head of Department, Chemical Engineering, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, India

SZ

Sasan Zahmatkesh

Dr. Sasan Zahmatkesh currently holds a researcher position in the Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, Mexico. His research interests include wastewater, microplastics, membranes, biomass conversion to biofuels, biodiesel synthesis and cleaner biofuel processes. He is the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed journal publications, 15 international conference proceedings, and one Iranian patent. He currently serves as a reviewer for 5 international journals in the field of engineering and sciences.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering and Science, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, Mexico

MN

Mu. Naushad

Dr. Mu. Naushad is working as a full professor in the Department of Chemistry, College of Science at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His research interests include wastewater treatment, adsorption, ion exchange, bioremediation, and photodegradation. Dr. Naushad is the author and coauthor of more than 500 refereed journal publications and several books, book chapters, and US patents.

Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

NK

Nadeem A Khan

Dr. Nadeem A Khan is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. He worked at Mewat Engineering College as an Assistant Professor from August 1, 2012, to February 23, 2022. He has submitted his Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He also acted as Academic Coordinator of the Civil Engineering department from 2014 to 2017. He is an editorial board member of Nature Journal - Scientific Reports (IF=4.3) and a special issue editor of Springer Journal on Discover Water. His recent accomplishments included 15 Coursera course completion certificates. LWT India and GECL awarded them the Best Young Scientist Award (Male) for their Scientific contribution to Environmental Engineering. He has also served as an external examiner and paper setter at Integral University, Lucknow, and Dehradun Technical University since 2013. Has got his M. Tech. (Civil Engineering) in 2011, and received Honors in Environmental Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University. Mr. Khan was associated with the Ministry of Environment and Forest for two years as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in 2009-11 and also worked with UNICEF as a Research Assistant (RA) on the topic ofGIS mapping andWater quality parameter estimation, including monitoring of the Agra Region for six months in 2012. He has professional experience at DLFLaing’s Rourke India Ltd as a Construction Engineer on an SEZ project in Gurgaon from 2008 to 2009. He qualified for the GATE examinations in 2010. His industry activity areas were post-contract works, reconciliation, planning, and budgeting. His one chapter about SBR wastewater treatment technology was recently published in Lenin Publication. He has attended several conferences, workshops, seminars, and research projects, and has engaged in various research endeavors. He has published 03 Books with International Publishers, 55 papers in SCI, and 15 in National journals. He has also published more than 10 patents in Civil Engineering and water treatment. He is also active in social welfare activities. He is the Joint Secretary of the Environmental Awareness Society, Environsense, which organizes over 25 events.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering department, King Khalid University, Abha

AK

Afzal Husain Khan

Dr. Afzal Husain Khan works in the Civil and Architectural Engineering Department at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. He received his PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, and B.E. and M. Tech degrees from the Aligarh Muslim University, India. He is an academic editor of PLOS ONE, Advances in Civil Engineering (Wiley), Associate Editor in TEIEE, and Guest Editor in Elsevier/Springer/Frontiers journals. He has been involved in many funded projects under the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) in Saudi Arabia. He has 90+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index >30; >3000+ citations), 4 books (edited), 6 patents, and 5 book chapters to his credit.

Affiliations and expertise
Civil and Architectural Engineering Department, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia