Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal

Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Sums up recent advances in bio-nanocomposites
Provides basic introduction to various bio-based systems for readers new to the field
Provides valuable insights into the use of technologies for commercial application
Chapters from the most experienced researchers in the field
Fills an important gap in the literature

Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal

Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Description

Bio-nanocomposites combine the enhanced properties of commercial polymer nanocomposites with the low environmental impact of biodegradable material, making them a topic of great current interest. Because of their tremendous role in reducing dependency on commercial non-biodegradable polymers, and their environmentally-friendly nature, bio-nanocomposites need to be studied in greater detail. In this book, recent advancements in their development are brought together in a single text, to provide researchers with a thorough insight into the various systems, and to open up future perspectives. Although the commercial applications of these bio-nanocomposites are in their infancy, these materials have a huge commercial potential. In setting out the next generation of advances in nanocomposite technology, this book opens the way for further developments in the field.

Describing the subject as a whole, from a basic introduction to the more specific systems and advancements, this book can be used both as a professional reference and for teaching purposes.

Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal

Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

1:Bio-Nanocomposites: Future High Value Materials, Vikas Mittal
2:Biodegradation of Polymeric Systems, In-Joo Chin, Shogo Uematsu
3:Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Nanocomposites with Layered Silicates, Katherine M. Dean, Euthathios Petinakis, Long Yu
4:Bio-Nanocomposites with Non-Cellulosic Biofillers, Peter R. Chang, Jin Huang, Ning Lin
5:Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Succinate)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites, Y. F. Shih, R.J. Jeng
6:Biodegradable Nanocomposites from Cellulosic Plastics and Cellulosic Fiber, Manju Misra, Ozgur Seydibeyoglu, Dipa Ray, Kunal Das, Amar Mohanty
7:Silica/Alginate Bio-Nanocomposites, Thibaud Coradin
8:Bio-based Elastomers from Soyoil and Nanoclay, Lin Zhu, Richard P. Wool
9:Gelatine Based Bionanocomposites, Francisco M. Fernandes, Margarita Darder, Ana I. Ruiz, Pilar Aranda, Eduardo Ruiz-Hitzky
10:Bio-Nanocomposites Based on Starch, Fengwei Xie, Peter J. Halley, Luc Avérous
11:Soy Protein Based Polymer Nanocomposites, Jin Huang, Ning Lin, Yun Chen, Peter R. Chang, Jiahui Yu
12:Biodegradable Nanocomposites Based on Poly(hydroxyalkanoates), Narendra K. Singh, Pralay Maiti
13:Bio-Nanocomposites using Bio-Based Epoxy Resins, Mitsuhiro Shibata
14:Bio-Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications, Caisa Johansson
15:Conductive Biopolymer Nanocomposites for Sensors, Jean-François Feller, Bijandra Kumar, Mickaël Castro
16:Commercial Aspects Associated with Bionanocomposites, Sunil P. Lonkar, A. Pratheep Kumar and R. P Singh

Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal

Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Author Information

Edited by Vikas Mittal, Polymer Engineer, BASF Polymer Research, Ludwigshafen, Germany

After bachelor's and master's degrees in chemical and polymer engineering, Vikas Mittal joined the Polymer Chemistry group of Professor U. W. Suter at the Department of Materials at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, ETH, Zurich. He there worked for his doctoral degree with a focus on surface chemistry and polymer nanocomposites. He also jointly worked with Professor M. Morbidelli at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences on the synthesis of functional polymer latex particles with thermally reversible behaviors. After completion of his doctoral research, he joined the Active and Intelligent Coatings section of Sun Chemical Group Europe in London. He later joined as Polymer Engineer at BASF Polymer Research in Ludwigshafen, Germany where he has been working to date as laboratory manager responsible for the physical analysis of organic and inorganic colloids.

Contributors:

Vikas Mittal
In-Joo Chin, Shogo Uematsu
Katherine M. Dean, Euthathios Petinakis, Long Yu
Peter R. Chang, Jin Huang, Ning Lin
Y. F. Shih, R.J. Jeng
Manju Misra, Ozgur Seydibeyoglu, Dipa Ray, Kunal Das, Amar Mohanty
Thibaud Coradin
Lin Zhu, Richard P. Wool
Francisco M. Fernandes, Margarita Darder, Ana I. Ruiz, Pilar Aranda, Eduardo Ruiz-Hitzky
Fengwei Xie, Peter J. Halley, Luc Avérous
Jin Huang, Ning Lin, Yun Chen, Peter R. Chang, Jiahui Yu
Narendra K. Singh, Pralay Maiti
Mitsuhiro Shibata
Caisa Johansson
Jean-François Feller, Bijandra Kumar, Mickaël Castro
Sunil P. Lonkar, A. Pratheep Kumar and R. P Singh

Nanocomposites with Biodegradable Polymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Future Perspectives

Edited by Vikas Mittal

Monographs on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials

Reviews and Awards

The importance of biodegradable nanomaterials has become obvious as investigators seek to apply nanotechnology to biological, environmental and other similar applications. This book is the first that deals exclusively and comprehensively with biodegradable nanocomposites covering a broad range of materials from gelatin-based systems to nanoclay to biopolymers. The book will provide a broad and lasting impact on the nanotechnology community and will be important not only as a resource but also as a classroom textbook. - Gayle Woloschak, Northwestern University, Illinois

This book covers an important class of materials, which currently attract much interest in academic and industrial research labs around the world and hold great promises for technological exploitation. - Christoph Weder, University of Fribourg, Switzerland