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Author Thakur, Vijay Kumar

Title Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials, Nanocomposites : Science and Fundamentals
Published Somerset : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017

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Description 1 online resource (737 pages)
Contents Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1 Preparation, Characterization, and Applications of Nanomaterials (Cellulose, Lignin, and Silica) from Renewable (Lignocellulosic) Resources; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 Cellulose and Nanocellulose; 1.1.1.1 Types of Nanocellulose; 1.1.2 Lignin and Nanolignin; 1.1.3 Silica and Nanosilica; 1.2 Preparation of Nanomaterials; 1.2.1 Nanocellulose from Lignocellulosic Materials; 1.2.1.1 Mechanical Shearing and Grinding; 1.2.1.2 Steam Explosion/High-Pressure Homogenization
1.2.1.3 Chemical Methods (Acid Hydrolysis, Alkaline Treatment and Bleaching)1.2.1.4 Ultrasonication; 1.2.1.5 Other Methods; 1.2.1.6 Functionalized Nanocellulose from Fibers; 1.2.2 Nanolignin; 1.2.2.1 Precipitation Method; 1.2.2.2 Chemical Modification; 1.2.2.3 Electro Spinning Followed by Surface Modification; 1.2.2.4 Freeze Drying Followed by Thermal Stabilization and Carbonization; 1.2.2.5 Supercritical Antisolvent Technology; 1.2.2.6 Chemomechanical Methods; 1.2.2.7 Nanolignin by Self-Assembly; 1.2.2.8 Lignin Nanocontainers by Miniemulsion Method; 1.2.2.9 Template-Mediated Synthesis
1.2.3 Nanosilica1.2.3.1 Nanosilica Obtained from Plants; 1.2.3.2 Enzymatic Crystallization of Amorphous Nanosilica; 1.3 Characterization of Nanomaterials; 1.3.1 Characterization of Nanocellulose; 1.3.1.1 Structure and Morphology of NC; 1.3.1.2 Physical Properties (Dimensions, Density, Electrical, Crystallinity, and Any Other); 1.3.1.3 Mechanical Properties; 1.3.2 Characterization of Lignin Nanoparticles; 1.3.2.1 Morphology of Lignin Nanoparticles; 1.3.2.2 Thermal Analysis; 1.3.3 Other Methods; 1.3.4 Characterization of Nanosilica; 1.4 Applications and Market Aspects; 1.4.1 Nanocellulose
1.4.1.1 Biomedical Applications1.4.1.2 Dielectric Materials; 1.4.1.3 In Composite Manufacturing for Various Applications; 1.4.1.4 Advanced Functional Materials; 1.4.2 Nanolignin; 1.4.3 Nanosilica; 1.4.3.1 In Composites; 1.4.3.2 Nanosilica in Nacre Composite; 1.4.3.3 Encapsulation of Living Cells by Nanosilica; 1.5 Concluding Remarks and Challenges Ahead; Acknowledgments; References; 2 Hydrogels and its Nanocomposites from Renewable Resources: Biotechnological and Biomedical Applications; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Hydrogels from Renewable Resources; 2.3 Hydrogel Technical Features
2.4 Nanocomposite Hydrogels2.4.1 Polymer-Clay-Based Nanocomposite Hydrogels; 2.4.2 Poly(ethylene Oxide)-Silicate Nanocomposite Hydrogels; 2.4.3 Poly(acryl Amide) and Poly(vinyl Alcohol)-Silicate-Based Nanocomposite Hydrogels; 2.5 Nanocomposite Hydrogels with Natural Polymers; 2.6 Classifications of Hydrogels; 2.7 Applications of Hydrogels as Biomaterials; 2.7.1 Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Applications; 2.7.2 Hydrogels for Tissue-Engineering Scaffolds; 2.7.3 Hydrogels for Contact Lens; 2.7.4 Hydrogels for Cell Encapsulation; 2.7.5 Artificial Muscles and Nerve Regeneration; 2.8 Conclusions
Notes Acknowledgment
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index
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Subject Nanocomposites (Materials) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Composite materials -- Design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Biodegradable plastics -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Green products -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Biodegradable plastics
Composite materials -- Design
Green products
Nanocomposites (Materials)
Genre/Form Handbooks and manuals
Form Electronic book
Author Thakur, Manju Kumari
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