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Biopolymer Composites in Electronics

  • 1st Edition - September 10, 2016
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, John-John Cabibihan, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed, Jaehwan Kim
  • Language: English

Biopolymer Composites in Electronics examines the current state-of-the-art in the electronic application based on biopolymer composites. Covering the synthesis, dispersio… Read more

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Description

Biopolymer Composites in Electronics examines the current state-of-the-art in the electronic application based on biopolymer composites. Covering the synthesis, dispersion of fillers, characterization and fabrication of the composite materials, the book will help materials scientists and engineers address the challenges posed by the increased use of biopolymeric materials in electronic applications.

The influence of preparation techniques on the generation of micro, meso, and nanoscale fillers, and the effect of filler size and dispersion on various biopolymers are discussed in detail. Applications covered include sensors, actuators, optics, fuel cells, photovoltaics, dielectrics, electromagnetic shielding, piezoelectrics, flexible displays, and microwave absorbers.

In addition, characterization techniques are discussed and compared, enabling scientists and engineers to make the correct choice of technique. This book is a ‘one-stop’ reference for researchers, covering the entire state-of-the-art in biopolymer electronics. Written by a collection of expert worldwide contributors from industry, academia, government, and private research institutions, it is an outstanding reference for researchers in the field of biopolymer composites for advanced technologies.

Key features

  • Enables researchers to keep up with the rapid development of biopolymer electronics, which offer light, flexible, and more cost-effective alternatives to conventional materials of solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and transistors
  • Includes thorough coverage of the physics and chemistry behind biopolymer composites, helping readers to become rapidly acquainted with the fiel
  • Provides in-depth information on the range of biopolymer applications in electronics, from printed flexible conductors and novel semiconductor components, to intelligent labels, large area displays, and solar panels

Readership

Researchers in materials science, polymer chemistry and polymer physics, and electronic engineers in industry. Product development engineers in the field of plastics, particularly in processing and production of biopolymers. Design engineers involved in creating new products and substituting biopolymers into existing products

Table of contents

  • Dedication
  • List of Contributors
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgment
  • 1: Introduction of Biopolymer Composites: What to Do in Electronics?
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biopolymers and its Composites
    • 3. Significance of Biopolymer Composites in Electronics
    • 4. Conclusions
    • Acknowledgments
  • 2: Electrical Conductivity Behavior of Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Poly(ɛ-Caprolactone) Polymer
    • 3. Pure Polypyrrole
    • 4. Polyaniline Polymer
    • 5. Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene): Poly(Styrene Sulfonate), PEDOT:PSS
    • 6. Polythiophene Polymer
    • 7. Polyacetylene
    • 8. Conclusions
  • 3: Biopolymer Composites With High Dielectric Performance: Interface Engineering
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biopolymers
    • 3. Biodegradable Conducting Polymers
    • 4. Methods of Synthesis of Biopolymer Composites
    • 5. Dielectric Behavior of Polymer Composites
    • 6. Conclusions
    • Acknowledgments
  • 4: Thermal Conductivity of Biocomposite Materials
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biocomposites
    • 3. Conclusions
  • 5: Thermoelectric Properties of Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Thermoelectric Effect
    • 3. Biopolymer
    • 4. What is Biopolymer Composites?
    • 5. Modification of Biopolymer to Biocomposites
    • 6. Electrical Conductivity of Selected Biopolymer Composites for Making Thermoelectric Device
    • 7. Biopolymer Composites in Thermoelectric Applications
    • 8. Challenges and Future Trends
    • 9. Conclusions
  • 6: Biopolymer Composites in Fuel Cells
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Chitosan and Its Composites Preparation Methods
    • 3. Chitosan and Its Composite for PEM Fuel Cell Applications
    • 4. Alginate-Based Membranes PEM Fuel Cell Applications
    • 5. Chitosan for PEM Fuel Cell Electrode Applications
    • 6. Biopolymers for Other Fuel Cell Membrane Applications
    • 7. Challenges to Meet Out
    • 8. Summary and Future Perspective
  • 7: Biopolymer Composites in Field-Effect Transistors
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Working of FETs
    • 3. Applications of FETs
    • 4. Conclusions
  • 8: Development of Microwave Absorbers From Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biopolymers Composites: An Overview
    • 3. Natural Biopolymers Composites: A Microwave Approach
    • 4. Synthetic Biopolymer Composites: A Microwave Approach
    • 5. Biopolymer Composites: An Endless Source of Application
    • 6. Conclusions
  • 9: Biopolymer Composites for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. EMI Shielding Mechanism
    • 3. Shield Requirements and Materials for EMI Shielding
    • 4. Conclusions
  • 10: Biopolymer Composites in Light Emitting Diodes
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. LEDs
    • 3. Graphene and Carbon Nanotube–Based LEDs
    • 4. Bio-OLEDs
    • 5. Conclusions and Challenges
  • 11: Multifunctional Smart Biopolymer Composites as Actuators
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. EAPap
    • 3. Ionic EAPap
    • 4. Hybrid EAPap
    • 5. Conclusions
    • Acknowledgment
  • 12: Piezo- and Thermoelectric Materials From Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Basics
    • 3. Biopolymer Nanocomposites as Piezoelectric Materials
    • 4. Biopolymer Nanocomposites as Thermoelectric Materials
    • 5. Conclusions
    • Acknowledgment
  • 13: Development of Biosensors From Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Biosensors
    • 3. Biopolymers
    • 4. Biopolymer Composites
    • 5. Biorecognition Element
    • 6. Current Developments and Future Perspective
  • 14: Development of Vapor/Gas Sensors From Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Fabrication of Transducers of Gas/Vapor Sensor Devices
    • 3. Application of Biopolymer Gas/Vapor Sensors
    • 4. Summary and Challenges
  • 15: Biopolymers for Biocomposites and Chemical Sensor Applications
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Cellulose
    • 3. Starch
    • 4. Lignin
    • 5. Chitin and Chitosan
    • 6. Alginate
    • 7. Polyhydroxyalkanoates
    • 8. Polylactic Acid
    • 9. Pullulan
    • 10. Collagen and Gelatin
    • 11. Biopolymer Composites
    • 12. Biopolymers as Chemical Sensors
    • 13. Conclusions
  • 16: Strain, Pressure, Temperature, Proximity, and Tactile Sensors From Biopolymer Composites
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Synthesis and Characterization of Biopolymer Composites
    • 3. Different Sensors From Biopolymer Composites
    • 4. Challenges and Future Perspectives
    • 5. Conclusions
    • Acknowledgment
  • 17: Biopolymer Composites in Photovoltaics and Photodetectors
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Photovoltaic Application of Biopolymer Composite
    • 3. Biopolymer Composites Based UV Photodetectors
    • 4. Conclusions
  • 18: Application of Biopolymer Composites in Super Capacitor
    • Abstract
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Principle of Supercapacitors
    • 3. Supercapacitor Materials
    • 4. Application of Supercapacitors in Electronics
    • 5. Conclusions
  • Index

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 23, 2016
  • Language: English

About the editors

KS

Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni

Dr. Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, with expertise in polymer composite materials and high-performance polymer nanocomposites for industrial applications. Since 2009, he has promoted interdisciplinary collaborations in nanocomposites and industrial technologies. His research includes sensor technology, piezoelectrics, energy storage, and flexible electronics. His prolific academic output encompasses numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes, with his publications amassing more than 17,000 citations.

Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Center of Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

JC

John-John Cabibihan

John-John Cabibihan is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, in Doha, Qatar. He received the Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering, with specialization in Biorobotics, from the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa, Italy, in 2007. Concurrent with his Ph.D. studies, he was accepted to the co-tutors PhD programme of the École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay, France in 2004-2005, where he worked on soft materials at the Laboratoire de Mécanique et Technologie. In 2021, he completed the Venture Creation and Finance Programmes at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK. Dr. Cabibihan is an inventor in 20 patent families, has over 200 publications and 15 edited books. Dr. Cabibihan was a cofounding Assistant Editor and Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Social Robotics. Over the years, his work has focused toward healthcare robotics, specifically in assistive and social robotics for the therapy of children with autism, lifelike prosthetics, bio-inspired tactile sensing, and human-robotic touch and gestures. His works were featured by Nature Materials, MIT Technology Review, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Popular Science, New Scientist, Discovery News, New York Magazine, among others.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Indusrial Engineering, Qatar University, Qatar Social Robotics, Biorobotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Additive Manufacturing

DP

Deepalekshmi Ponnamma

Dr. Deepalekshmi Ponnamma is the section head of Research Quality in the research planning and development department at Qatar University, Qatar. She is a PhD graduate from the Deakin University, Australia, and finished the post-doctoral studies from Qatar University. Her research interest includes synthesizing the different nanoarchitectures, polymer nanocomposites for efficient technological applications.

Affiliations and expertise
Lecturer, Department of Physics, Mathematic and Material Science, Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Qatar.

MA

Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed

Professor Mariam AlAli AlMaadeed is Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, Professor, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. She received her Ph.D. in Materials Science from Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt in 2001, and joined the Physics Department at Qatar University in the same year. Prof. AlMaadeed has excellent experience and a large amount of internationally recognized work in the field of polymers, characterization and structure, as well as in nanocomposites and nanotechnology. Her work is featured in more than 130 journals and conference publications. Prof. AlMaadeed has given many consultations and workshops to a diverse group of organizations, across industry, government ministries, and communities. She is currently a member in many advisory committees and editorial board bodies such as Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science, Taylor and Francis and Emergent Materials, Springer. Prof. AlMaadeed has designed and contributed to many workshops, symposiums and conferences in the field of materials science, and in teaching and learning strategies. She received the Physics State Award for 2010, the Gulf Petrochemical Association (GPCA) Plastic Excellence Award in 2014 and the ISESCO Prize in Science & Technology 2016.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, Qatar

JK

Jaehwan Kim

Jaehwan Kim serves as an Inha Fellow Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Inha University, Korea. He is also designated as Director of CRC for NanoCellulose Future Composites. Dr. Kim is a Fellow of The Korean Academy of Science and Technology, the National Academy of Engineering of Korea, and the Institute of Physics. He is an Associate Editor of Smart Materials and Structure as well as Smart Nanosystems in Engineering and Medicine and Editor of International Journal of Precision Manufacturing and Engineering, Helyon and Actuators. He has been the Director of Creative Research Center for EAPap Actuator funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF). Recently, he started the Creative Research Center for Nanocellulose Future Composites, sponsored by NRF. His research interests are smart materials, structures and devices, biomaterial-based smart materials, cellulose, electroactive polymers, power harvesting, biomimetic actuators, biosensors, tactile sensors, and flexible electronics. He has published more than 320 journal papers, presented 360 international conference papers, and filed more than 40 patents.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Inha University, South Korea

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