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Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose

  • 1st Edition - October 5, 2021
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Md Rezaur Rahman
  • Language: English

Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose brings together the latest research in cellulose-based nanocomposites, covering fundame… Read more

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Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose brings together the latest research in cellulose-based nanocomposites, covering fundamentals, processing, properties, performance, applications, and the state of the art.

The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of cellulose and cellulose-based nanocomposites, including sources, extraction, types, classification, linkages, model structure, model compounds, and characterization techniques. The second part of the book covers the incorporation of cellulose fillers to improve the properties or characteristics of nanocomposites, organized by composite category, including in aerogels, thermoplastic composites, thermoset composites, bioplastic composites, carbon nanofibers, rubber composites, carbon fibers, and foaming materials. Throughout these chapters, there is an emphasis on the latest innovations and application potential. Finally, applications are explored in more detail, notably focusing on the utilization of nanocellulose in biodegradable composites for biomedical applications, along with other important industrial application areas.

This book is of great interest to researchers, scientists, and advanced students working with bio-based materials, and across polymer science, nanomaterials, composite materials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, as well as R&D professionals, engineers, and industrialists interested in the development of bio-based materials for advanced applications or material commercialization.

Key features

  • Presents the fundamentals of cellulose-based nanocomposites, including sources, extraction, types, classification, linkages, structure, compounds, and characterization.
  • Discusses and analyzes the most suitable fabrication methods and processing techniques for cellulose as a reinforcement in a range of composites.
  • Opens the door to a range of cutting-edge applications and considers key aspects such as cost, lifecycle, and biodegradability.

Readership

Academia: Researchers, scientists, and advanced students working with bio-based materials and across polymer science, nanomaterials, composite materials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, and engineering. Industry: R&D engineers and industrialists interested in the development of bio-based materials for advanced applications (biomedical, automotive, packaging, etc.).

Table of contents

1. Sources of cellulose
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Faisal Islam Chowdhury

2. Extraction, types, and classification of cellulose
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri and Md Rezaur Rahman

3. Cellulose interunit linkages and model compounds
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri and Md Rezaur Rahman

4. Advanced techniques for characterizing cellulose
Nur-Azzah Binti Taib, Md Rezaur Rahman, Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri, and Mohammed Mahbubul Matin

5. Cellulose-based aerogels
Perry Law Nyuk Khui, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri

6. Cellulose reinforcement in thermoplastic composites
Nur-Azzah Binti Taib, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri

7. Cellulose reinforcement in thermoset composites
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Mohammed Mahbubul Matin

8. Cellulose reinforcement in bioplastic composites
Perry Law Nyuk Khui, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri

9. Cellulose-based composite carbon nanofibers
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri and Md Rezaur Rahman

10. Cellulose-reinforced rubber composites
Md Rezaur Rahman, Perry Law Nyuk Khui, and Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri

11. Cellulose-derived carbon fibers
Elammaran Jayamani, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri

12. Cellulose-based foaming materials
Faisal Islam Chowdhury, Md Rezaur Rahman, and Jahidul Islam

13. Utilization of nanocellulose as reinforcement in biodegradable biomaterials
Perry Law Nyuk Khui, Md Rezaur Rahman, Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri, Sinin Hamdan, Khairuddin Sanaullah, and Faisal Islam Chowdhury

14. Applications of cellulose materials and their composites
Muhammad Khusairy Bin Bakri and Md Rezaur Rahman

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 8, 2021
  • Language: English

About the editor

MR

Md Rezaur Rahman

Ts. Dr. Md Rezaur Rahman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia. Since 2012, he has also served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Faculty of Engineering, Tokushima University, Japan. His academic journey includes experience as a teaching assistant at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and as a Research Project Leader under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. In 2015, he was appointed as an External Supervisor at the Faculty of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Rahman holds a Ph.D. from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and brings over 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. His research expertise spans conducting polymers, nanocomposites, and advanced materials, including graphene, nanoclay, fire retardants, and nanocellulose-reinforced polymer composites. He has made significant contributions to the development of hybrid-filled polymer blends and the chemical modification of lignocellulosic fibers such as jute, coir, and kenaf. To date, Dr. Rahman has authored seven books, 20 book chapters, and over 200 articles in international journals, establishing himself as a prominent researcher in polymer science and nanotechnology. He is also listed in Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list of the world's most cited scientists.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University Malaysia Sarawak, Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, Malaysia

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