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Tailored Functional Materials
This book presents the select proceedings of the International Symposium entitled “Materials of the Millennium: Emerging Trends and Future Prospects” (MMETFP 2021). It discusses the synthesis, tailoring, and characterization of different materials for functional applications in various sectors which include but not limited to energy, environment, biomedical/ health care, construction, transportation etc. Topics covered in this book are synthesis and characterization of polymers, ceramics, composites, biomaterials, carbon-based nanostructures as well as materials for green environment, structural materials, modeling and simulation of materials. The book also covers the topic of emerging trends in nanostructured materials, thin films, and devices. The book is useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the various areas of materials science and engineering.
Biosorbents
This book focuses on the biologically derived adsorbent with numerous applications in wastewater treatment, metal recovery, biosensor development, and so forth. It initiates with the description of biological sources of biosorbents followed by applications of biosorbents, biosorption isotherms, assessment of biosorbents with various tools, pretreatment of biosorbents, and its mode of action. Some less explored areas like separation of radionuclides, biosorption of volatile organic compounds, and animal-based biosorbents are also explained. Features: Focuses on fundamentals, characteristics of flora and fauna-mediated biosorbents used extensively Describes entire aspects of tools and techniques related to assessment and monitoring of biosorbents Includes adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherm, and mechanism of action of biosorbents Covers advancements in pretreatment methods to enhance the adsorption process of biosorbents Reviews recent applications which include heavy metal removal, dye remediation, and separation of radionuclides and nano-biosorbents This book is aimed at graduate students and researchers in bioprocess engineering, microbiology, and biotechnology.
Principles and Applications of Nanotherapeutics
This book covers a vast range of information regarding nanotherapeutics, including knowledge based on fundamentals, history and progress, applications, practical aspects and examples, and prospects of nanotherapeutics. It includes the fundamentals of nanotherapeutics, including mechanisms and theories behind the phenomena, summarizing various approaches of nanotherapeutics in the field of medicine. By considering the emerging pandemics and other issues regarding public health, the timely need for novel solutions is also described. Features: Provides a comprehensive knowledge on fundamentals, applications, current situations, and ongoing research in nanotherapeutics. Highlights the practical aspects and prospects to enhance the use of nanotherapeutics in the health field. Illustrates the significance of using nanotherapeutics in futuristic life. Discusses sustainable resolutions to issues in public health. Explores the latest implementations and merits of the fields supported by pertinent examples. This book is aimed at undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in drug delivery, gene and cancer therapy, biomedical engineering, and nanotechnology.
Energy Materials
Energy Materials: A Circular Economy Approach emphasizes the engineering scalability of a circular economy approach to development and use of energy materials. It focuses on waste minimization and its valorization, recycling and reuse, and emerging sustainable materials and technologies. It offers a view of the eco-friendly energy materials and state-of-the-art technologies required for production of these materials in the process industry and manufacturing sectors. • Covers fundamentals, concepts, and current initiatives within the circular economy • Outlines technologies and materials with specific applications for energy systems, sustainability aspects and societal benefits • Focuse...
Mechanics of Auxetic Materials and Structures
Mechanics of Auxetic Materials and Structures offers a wide range of application-based and practical considerations of smart materials and auxetic materials in engineering structures. Exploring the analytical and numerical solution procedures, the book discusses crucial characteristics of metamaterials and their response to external factors. Covering the effect of different parameters and external factors on the mechanics of auxetic materials and structures, the book considers the benefits leading to better fracture resistance, toughness, shear modulus, and acoustic response. The book serves as a reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students studying civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials science and taking courses in smart materials, metamaterials, and mechanics of materials.
Biopolymers and Biopolymer Blends
Biopolymer and Biopolymer Blends: Fundamentals, Processes, and Emerging Applications showcases the potential of biopolymers as alternative sources to conventional nonbiodegradable petroleum-based polymers. It discusses fundamentals of biopolymers and biopolymer blends from natural and synthetic sources, synthesis, and characterization. It also describes development of desired performance for specific applications in 3D printing and other emerging applications in industry, including packaging, pulp and paper, agriculture, biomedical, and marine. Introduces the fundamentals, synthesis, processing, and structural and functional properties of biopolymers and biopolymer blends Explains the fundam...
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Storage
Hydrogen is poised to play a major role in the transition towards a net-zero economy. However, the worldwide implementation of hydrogen energy is restricted by several challenges, including those related to practical, easy, safe, and cost-effective storage and production methodologies. Nanomaterials present a promising solution, playing an integral role in overcoming the limitations of hydrogen production and storage. This book explores these innovations, covering a wide spectrum of applications of nanomaterials for sustainable hydrogen production and storage. Provides an overview of the hydrogen economy and its role in the transition to a net-zero economy. Details various nanomaterials for ...
Surface Engineering of Biomaterials
Surface engineering provides one of the most important means of engineering product differentiation in terms of quality, performance, and lifecycle cost. It is essential to achieve predetermined functional properties of materials such as mechanical strength, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and heat and oxidation resistance. Surface Engineering of Biomaterials addresses this topic across a diverse range of process technologies and healthcare applications. Introduces biomaterial surface science and surface engineering and includes criteria for biomaterial surface selection Focuses on a broad array of materials including metals, ceramics, polymers, alloys, and composites Discusses corrosion, degradation, and material release issues in implant materials Covers various processing routes to develop biomaterial surfaces, including for smart and energy applications Details techniques for post-modification of biomaterial surfaces This reference work helps researchers working at the intersection of materials science and biotechnology to engineer functional biomaterials for a variety of applications.
Sustainable Remediation Technologies for Emerging Pollutants in Aqueous Environment
Sustainable Technologies for Remediation of Emerging Pollutants from Aqueous Environment compiles and collates advanced technologies for the purification of water and wastewater. The book covers the biological purification of wastewater, the use of adsorbents for decontamination of water, the role of membrane technology and its composites for removing emerging pollutants, and applications of advanced oxidation processes (AOP) for removal of emerging pollutants. This resource provides a single source solution to academicians and young researchers by assembling the latest information on the application of the conventional and non-conventional in water and wastewater purification. - Presents global impacts of pollutants in the water environment, including organic pollutants, inorganic pollutants and biological contamination - Compares removal mechanisms of emerging pollutants by different purification technologies - Applies conventional and non-conventional techniques to water and wastewater purification processes
