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The Nile on eBay Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites by Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites: Promising Resources presents a comprehensive review of the application and use of biofillers and bioplasticizers for the fabrication of biopolymer-based composites.This book looks first at the historical aspects and then goes on to discuss current trends and recent developments. Emphasis is placed on the future potential of these resources to expand their usage in a broad range of different applications. This book will be a valuable reference resource for both academic and industrial researchers working in materials science, polymer chemistry and engineering, and the manufacturing of polymer composite materials. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dr. Indran Suyambulingam is currently working as a Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University, Bengaluru – 562106, India. He is a former Research Scientist at Natural Composites Research Group Lab, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Recognized as the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University and as Highly Cited Scientists 2022 (top 234th rank in Thailand and top 20th rank under Materials Category in Thailand). Dr. Indran received B.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 2009 from St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Nagercoil, which is affiliated with Anna University, Chennai, India. He completed M.E.Engineering Design from Park College of Engineering and Technology, Kaniyur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, and was honored with a Gold Medal by Anna University in 2011. He finished his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Anna University, Chennai, in 2015 and was awarded an INSPIRE fellowship by the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India (DST), for pursuing his research work. After completing Ph.D., he joined as Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rohini College of Engineering & Technology, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, and served there until December 2021. Divya Divakaran is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand. Her research interests include material science–natural fibers/fillers and their composites, biofilms for packaging applications, environmental science (sustainable biomass utilization), biofuels (energy efficient materials), enzymology (pretreatments), bacteriology and phycology.Dr. Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa is a Principal Research Scientist, Associate Professor, and Advisor at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and completed postdoctoral research at KMUTNB. An Associate Editor for Heliyon (Elsevier) and Frontier Materials, he has reviewed for 200+ journals and edited 45 books. With 350+ publications and 25,000+ citations, he is among Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists (2019–2022). His research focuses on natural fiber composites and advanced materials. He has received multiple international awards and patents. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Habil. Suchart Siengchin is President of King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB). He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Technology, and Material Science from German universities and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Kaiserslautern. He completed postdoctoral research at Kaiserslautern and Purdue University. A full professor at KMUTNB, he has received multiple Outstanding Researcher Awards. His research focuses on polymer processing and composite materials. He has authored over 350 journal articles and edited 30 books. Recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University (2020–2024), he also serves as Editor-in-Chief of KMUTNB IJAST. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Polymer composites- Historical aspects and building blocks2. Significances of fillers for sustainable composite reinforcement3. Bio-fillers: Physico-chemical nature, properties, and resources4. Nanofillers: nature, properties, preparation techniques, and applications5. Bio-nanomaterials: A promising approach to producing polymeric composites6. Selection criteria and design of sustainable green materials for specific composite applications7. Bio-plasticizers: Physico-Chemical Nature, Properties and Resources8. Characterization techniques for bio-fillers/ bio-plasticizers9. Present trends and prospects of Synthetic and Bio-plasticizers10. Processing and application of bio-fillers/ bio-plasticizers and their effects in polymeric composites11. Bio-based polymers, their sources and applications12. Properties of bio-polymers and their recent developments13. Use of diverse reinforcements in biopolymers and their characterization outcomes14. Property enhancement of synthetic and Bio-based polymers15. Effective utilization of bio-fillers/Plasticizers for biofilm preparation16. Hybrid composites: A promising approach for potential polymeric composite design17. Tribological property enhancement of polymeric composites using bio-fillers18. Economic aspects of agro-industrial wastes for bio-filler production19. Life-Cycle Assessment and Recovery/Recycling of Filler-Based composites20. Futuristic prospects of bio-based fillers for industrial application Details ISBN 0443156301 Author Suchart Siengchin Publisher Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Series Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780443156304 Format Paperback Imprint Woodhead Publishing Subtitle Promising Resources Country of Publication United States Alternative 9780443156311 Edited by Suchart Siengchin Audience Professional & Vocational Pages 600 ISBN-10 0443156301 DEWEY 668.9 Publication Date 2024-11-29 US Release Date 2024-11-29 UK Release Date 2024-11-29 AU Release Date 2024-11-28 NZ Release Date 2024-11-28 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168562672;