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Phenolic Resins

Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications

  • 1st Edition - December 3, 2025
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Sandhya P.K., Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasi, Sabu Thomas
  • Language: English

Phenolic Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications brings together cutting-edge research to explore the versatile nature of phenolic resin materials. This comp… Read more

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Description

Phenolic Resins: Synthesis, Modifications, Properties, and Applications brings together cutting-edge research to explore the versatile nature of phenolic resin materials. This comprehensive resource delves into the synthesis, processing, and characterization of phenolic resins, shedding light on their potential for advanced applications. The book also emphasizes greener and sustainable approaches, such as using biomass and waste, while analyzing lifecycle impacts. Perfect for researchers and professionals, it bridges the gap between academic advancements and industrial applications, offering innovative solutions for engineering, materials science, and polymer chemistry.

The book provides detailed insights into alternative resins to replace traditional phenol formaldehyde, along with in-depth chapters on degradation studies and lifecycle analyses. It is an invaluable resource for those in polymer science, civil and plastics engineering, and automotive and aerospace industries. By merging theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the text ensures readers are well-equipped to innovate and optimize phenolic resin technologies. From composites to nanocomposites, this guide is essential for researchers, R&D professionals, and advanced students aiming to explore the forefront of phenolic resin advancements.

Key features

  • Guides the reader step-by-step, from synthesis to applications
  • Offers comprehensive, detailed coverage of characterization and properties
  • Considers new, greener routes such as biomass and waste, as well as degradation and lifecycle

Readership

Academia: Researchers and advanced students across polymer science, plastics engineering, materials science, chemistry, civil engineering, and automotive/aerospace engineering. Industry: Engineers, scientists and R&D professionals with an interest in phenolic resins, composites, and nanocomposites, for a range of products, parts, and industries (construction, coatings, automotive, aerospace, etc.)

Table of contents

1. Phenolic resins: state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities

2. Synthesis of resole and novolac phenolic resin

3. Synthesis of water soluble phenolic resin

4. Synthesis of oil soluble phenolic resins

5. Bio-mass derived phenolic resins

6. Substitution of phenol formaldehyde by novel synthetic resins - their performance and applications

7. Graphitization of phenolic resin

8. Mesoporous phenolic resin

9. Phenolic resin moulding methods

10. Phenolic resin based activated carbon

11. Toughening of phenolic resins

12. Boron modified phenoilc resins and properties

13. Cardanol modified phenolic resin

14. Phenolic resin from waste materials

15. Elastomer modified phenolic resin

16. Curing characteristics of phenolic resins

17. Structural characterization of phenolic resin

18. Morphology of phenolic resins

19. Fracture toughness of phenolic resins

20. Thermal characteristics of phenolic resins

21. Mechanical properties of phenolic resins

22. Adhesive property of phenolic resins

23. Rheological property of phenolic resin

24. Industrial applications of phenolic resins

25. Phenolic resin for high performance super capacitor application

26. Versatile applications of phenolic resins

27. Degradation of phenolic resin

28. Life cycle analysis of phenolic resins

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 3, 2025
  • Language: English

About the editors

SP

Sandhya P.K.

Dr. Sandhya P.K. is an Assistant Professor at the Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala, India. She received her Master of Philosophy in Chemistry in 2009 at the same university. She has published several articles in international journals, presented her work at various international and national conferences, and co-authored multiple book chapters. Dr. Sandhya’s research interests include the synthesis of nanomaterials such as graphene, phenol-formaldehyde resin based nanocomposites, and foams.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala, India

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Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasi

Dr. M.S. Sreekala is an Assistant Professor at the Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady, India. An active researcher in the field of polymer science and technology, she has edited 6 books, and has over 50 research publications to her name. Dr. Sreekala received the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) post-doctoral fellowship from the Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany, and conducted research at the Institute for Composite Materials, University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. She was awarded the JSPS post-doctoral fellowship from Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Tokyo, Japan, and conducted research at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yamaguchi University, Japan.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Postgraduate Research Department of Chemistry, Sree Sankara College Kalady, India

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Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, 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

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