Description
Covering fundamentals through applications, this book discusses environmentally friendly polymer nanocomposites and alternatives to traditional nanocomposites through detailed reviews of a variety of materials procured from different resources, their synthesis, and applications using alternative green approaches. The text:
- Describes green polymeric nanocomposites that show greater properties in terms of degradability, biocompatibility, synthesis process, cost effectiveness, mechanical strength, high surface area, nontoxicity, and environmental friendliness
- Explains the basics of eco-friendly polymer nanocomposites from different natural resources and their chemistry
- Discusses practical applications that present future directions in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries
This book is aimed at scientists, researchers, and academics working in nanotechnology, biomaterials, polymer science, and those studying products derived from eco-friendly nanomaterials.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction. 2. Source of Natural Polymers from Animals with Green Nanoparticles. 3. Source of Natural Polymers from Plants with Green Nanoparticles. 4. Source of Natural Polymers from Microbes with Green Nanoparticles. 5. Comparative Studies of Various Sources for Green Polymeric Nanocomposites. 6. Green Polymeric Nanocomposites Applications. 7. Future Perspectives.
