Polymer-based Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications

Erscheinungsjahr 2018
ISBN: 978-0-08-102262-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 700 Seiten, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 153 mm, Gewicht: 1084 g

Reihe: Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering

Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications provides a comprehensive and updated review of major innovations in the field of polymer-based nanocomposites for energy and environmental applications. It covers properties and applications, including the synthesis of polymer based nanocomposites from different sources and tactics on the efficacy and major challenges associated with successful scale-up fabrication. The chapters provide cutting-edge, up-to-date research findings on the use of polymer based nanocomposites in energy and environmental applications, while also detailing how to achieve material's characteristics and significant enhancements in physical, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties.

It is an essential reference for future research in polymer based nanocomposites as topics such as sustainable, recyclable and eco-friendly methods for highly innovative and applied materials are current topics of importance.

Zielgruppe

<ul> <li>Chemical and material engineering especially nanocomposite materials</li> <li>Polymer science and engineering</li> <li>Material processing and characterization</li> <li>Energy</li> <li>Environment</li></ul>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jawaid, Mohammad

Mansoob Khan, Mohammad

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction of polymer based nanocomposites 2. Survey of polymer based nanocomposites 3. Polymer based nanocomposites for significantly enhanced dielectric properties and energy storage capability 4. Graphene based nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental applications 5. Polymer based nanocomposites for significantly enhanced dielectric properties and energy storage capability 6. Polymer nanocomposites for energy storage devices 7. Polymer nanocomposites for sensor devices 8. Polyaniline-based nanocomposites for hydrogen storage 9. Properties and Applications of Polymer nanocomposite materials in energy storage 10. Polymer nanocomposites for lithium battery applications 11. Modification of Polymer Nanocomposites and Significance of Ionic Liquid for Supercapacitors Application 12. Composite Carbon Nanofibers for Na-ion Batteries 13. Nanofibrous Composites in Sensitized Solar Cells 14. Development of polymer nanocomposites using cellulose/silver for Antifouling applications 15. Nanocomposites membrane for environmental remediation 16. Polymer bionanocomposites for heavy metal removal 17. Polypyrrole-Based nanocomposite adsorbent and its applications in removal of radioactive materials 18. Polymer nanocomposites application in sorption processes for removal of environmental contaminants 19. Hybrid materials based on polymer nanocomposites for environmental applications 20. Recent Advances in Nanofibrous Composite Air Filters 21. Polymer nanocomposites for water treatments 22. Recent Advances in Polyaniline based nanocomposites as Potential Adsorbents for trace metal ions 23. Green polymer nanocomposites and their environmental applications 24. CNT Nanocomposites for Wind Turbine Applications

Über Autor(innen)

Jawaid, Mohammad
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently working as Distinguished Professor at Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE. He has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, research, and industries. His area of research interests includes hybrid composites, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, advance materials: graphene/nanoclay/fire retardant, modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibers and solid wood, biopolymers and biopolymers for packaging applications, nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibers, and polymer blends. So far, he has published 100 books, more than 100 book chapters, more than 500 peer-reviewed international journal papers, and several published review papers under top 25 hot articles in science direct during 2013-2020. He also obtained 6 Patents and 6 Copyrights/Industrial design. H-index and citation in Scopus are 101 and 43525 and in Google scholar, and H-index and citation are 120 and 58132. 40 Ph.D. and 17 Master's students graduated under his supervision in 2014-2024 in the fields of hybrid composites, green composites, nanocomposites, natural fiber-reinforced composites, nanocellulose, etc. He secured various research grants at university, national, and international levels on polymer composites of around USD 3 Million. He also delivered plenary and invited talks in international conferences related to composites in India, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, United Kingdom, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, China, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, UAE, Portagal, etc. Besides that, he is also a member of technical committees of several national and international conferences on composites and material science. He is founding Series Editor of Springer Three Book Series. He worked as guest editor of special issues of Several Peer reviewed Journals. Besides that, he is also reviewer of several high-impact international peer-reviewed journals of Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Saga, ACS, RSC, Frontiers, etc. Dr. Mohammad Jawaid also received Several Award at National and International Level. He is also Winner of Newton-Ungku Omar Coordination Fund: UK-Malaysia Research and Innovation Bridges Competition 2015. He is also Professional membership of ACS, SPE, APA, MySET, etc. He is Fellow and Chartered Scientist of The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), UK. He is also Clarivate 1% Highly cited Researcher-2023.

Mansoob Khan, Mohammad
Mohammad Mansoob Khan is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. He earned his PhD from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, in 2002. He has worked in India, Ethiopia, Oman, and South Korea and has established excellence in teaching and novel research. He is teaching various courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has edited three books and authored two books. He has published about 250 research and review articles. He has addressed several conferences as a Plenary speaker (01 talk), Keynote speaker (10 talks) and delivered Invited talks (15 talks). Additionally, he is associated with several journals as editor, associate editor, reviewer, etc. His expertise is in the cutting-edge area of nanochemistry, nanotechnology, materials sciences, and materials chemistry, especially in the field of inorganic and nanohybrid materials such as the synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles, their nanocomposites, metal oxides (such as TiO2, ZnO, SnO2, CeO2, etc.), and chalcogenides (such as CdS, ZnS, MoS2, etc.), perovskites, MXenes, and their nanocomposites. He is also extensively working on the band gap engineering of semiconductors (such as metal oxides and chalcogenides). The synthesized nanostructured materials are used for heterogeneous photocatalysis, hydrogen production, photoelectrodes, solar cells, sensors, and biological applications such as antibacterial, antifungal, antibiofilm activities, etc.