Engineered 1d and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-27795-5
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 430 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification and Biomedical Applications presents cutting-edge research on biopolymers and their engineered materials, discussing advancements of 1D and 2D biopolymer technologies and showcasing their applications in water purification and biomedical fields. The book starts with an introduction to biopolymers and their engineered formulations, highlighting their classifications, properties, and fabrication methods. It then covers practical solutions for water purification, including the use of biopolymer micro- and nanofibers, nanotube technology-modified biopolymers, and thin layered biopolymer films.

Other chapters explore recent developments in biopolymer-based micro- and nanofibers, smart thin films, and 2D membrane technology, along with applications in fabric technologies, cotton textiles, and advanced filter paper in biomedical settings. By offering in-depth coverage of the synthesis, properties, and applications of engineered biopolymers, this book is a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of biopolymer applications in environmental remediation and biomedical fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Elella, Mahmoud H. Abu

Thomas, Sabu

Maria, Hanna J.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Textilverarbeitung und Faserverarbeitung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Introduction of Biopolymers and their Biopolymers-Based Engineered 1D and 2D Materials
1. Overview of Biopolymers and Biopolymers-Based Engineered 1D and 2D Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications
2. Surface and Interface Phenomena: Properties and Characterization in the Bulk (1D &2D vs 3D)
3. Processing and Production Techniques: Impact on Material Performance for Fibers, Thin Films, and Membranes

Part II: Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Water Purification
4. Engineered 1D Biopolymers for Water Purification
5. Nanotube Technology-Modified Biopolymers for Water Remediation
6. Thin Layered Biopolymer Films for Wastewater Treatment
7. Biopolymer-Based 2D Membrane Technology for Water Purification
8. Recent Progress in 2D Biopolymer Fabric Technology for Water Purification
9. Recent Trends in Cotton Textiles for Water Remediation
10. Advanced Biopolymer-Based Filter Paper for Water Purification

Part III: Engineered 1D and 2D Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications
11. Recent Advances in Biopolymers-Based 1D Micro- and Nanofibers for Biomedical Applications
12. Biopolymer-Based Nanotube Technology for Biomedical Applications
13. Smart Biopolymer-Based Thin Layered Films for Biomedical Applications
14. Smart Biopolymer-Based 2D Membrane Technology for Biomedical Applications
15. Recent Progress in 2D Biopolymer Fabrics for Biomedical Applications
16. Cotton Textiles for Biomedical Applications: Current State and Future Perspective
17. Advanced Biopolymer-Based Filter Paper for Biomedical Applications

Über Autor(innen)

Elella, Mahmoud H. Abu
Dr. Mahmoud H. Abu Elella is a Lecturer in Polymer Science and Technology at the Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, where he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry. He recently served as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Reading, UK (2021–2025). His research focuses on designing advanced biopolymeric systems—including grafted copolymers, hydrogels, scaffolds, nanocomposites, lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, and polymer-coated carriers—for biomedical applications. With over 12 years of research experience, he has also developed mucoadhesive inhalable polymeric powders using innovative spray-drying techniques for pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. Dr. Abu Elella has published more than 45 peer-reviewed articles and 24 book chapters, achieving an h-index of 26. He was listed among the World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (Stanford University, 2023–2024) and serves as a frequent peer reviewer for leading journals. In 2024, he contributed to four books with major scientific publishers.

Maria, Hanna J.
Hanna J. Maria is a Senior Researcher at the School of Energy Materials and the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Her research focusses on natural rubber composites and their blends, thermoplastic composites, lignin, nanocellulose, bionanocomposites, nanocellulose, rubber-based composites and nanocomposites.

Thomas, Sabu
Professor Sabu Thomas is currently an Emeritus Professor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He was the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University. He is a Senior Professor of Christ University, Bangalore, India. He is also a visiting Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand and an Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India. He is the Chairman of the TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, India. The H index of Professor Thomas is 162 and he has more than 130,000 citations