Polymer Circularity in Sustainable Energy

Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-27739-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 570 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Polymer Circularity in Sustainable Energy offers a comprehensive overview of the recycling and reuse of polymers in specific energy technologies. The book discusses the fundamental aspects of polymer chemistry, global challenges in polymer waste management, regulatory frameworks for polymer recycling, and technological advances in polymer sorting and separation. The initial chapters explore different methods of polymer reuse, including mechanical and chemical recycling, as well as chemical depolymerization for electroactive polymers. Sections then examine the applications of recycled polymers such as polyurethanes, polyvinylidene fluoride, and other polymers in specific energy technologies, including photovoltaics, fuel cells, space energy systems, and battery technologies.

The book also discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in polymer recycling for energy solutions and presents case studies on polymer recycling projects in the energy sector. It further addresses the challenges and opportunities in scaling up polymer recycling infrastructure. It will serve as a valuable reference for researchers and scientists in polymer science and engineering, as well as industry professionals in renewable energy and waste management who are interested on optimizing the use of polymers while minimizing waste generation in the energy industry.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomas, Sabu

Ameduri, Bruno

Thomas, Jince

Thomas, Martin George

Fachgebiete

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

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Fundamentals of Polymer Chemistry
2. Global Challenges in Polymer Waste Management
3. Regulatory Frameworks and Policies for Polymer Recycling
4. Technological Advances in Polymer Sorting and Separation
5. Advancing Polymer Reuse. Mechanical and Chemical Recycling Methods
6. Advances in Chemical Depolymerization for Electroactive Polymers
7. Recycling and Reuse of Polymers in Photovoltaic Technologies
8. Recycling and Reuse of Polymers in Fuel Cells
9. Recycling of Polymers in Space Energy Systems
10. Recycling and Reuse of Conductive Polymers
11. Recycling and Reuse of Fluoropolymers in Battery Technologies
12. Polyvinylidene Fluoride. Recycling and Reuse in Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Technologies
13. Sensing Technologies. Recycling and Reuse of Silicone Rubber
14. Recycled Polyurethanes. Applications in Renewable Energy Technologies
15. Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. Reuse and Recycling in Solar Technologies
16. Degradation and Recycling of Perfluorosulfonic Acid Membranes for Fuel Cells
17. Nafion. Circular Strategies for Recovery, Recycling, and Reuse in Energy Applications
18. Polymer Binders in Battery Electrodes. Sustainable Recovery and Recycling Strategies
19. Upcycling of Polymer Waste into High-Value Energy Products
20. Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Recycling for Energy Solutions
21. Case Studies on Polymer Recycling Projects in the Energy Sector
22. Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling Up Polymer Recycling Infrastructure

Über Autor(innen)

Thomas, Martin George
Dr. Martin George Thomas is a post-doctoral fellow at the Institute Charles Gerhardt, University of Montpellier, CNRS, France. Dr. Thomas works in the area of recycling and reuse of fluoropolymers being used in membrane applications. Prior to joining the University of Montpellier, he worked as a Research Engineer in Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions, Italy. Dr. Thomas has completed his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the area of polymer science and engineering. He earned his PhD in the domain of polymer materials science/physical chemistry at the University of Pau, France, where he focused on marine-based bio-polymer-based materials. During his undergraduate and master programmes, he has undertaken research internships under the supervision of Prof. Manfred Stamm at the Institute of Polymer Research Dresden (IPF Dresden), Germany, and the University of Maastricht under the guidance of Prof. Sanjay Rastogi in the Netherlands, respectively.

Thomas, Jince
Dr. Jince Thomas is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto, Canada. He previously served as an Assistant Professor (on contract) at the International and Inter- University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India, where he was later awarded the Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Postdoctoral Fellowship. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University. Dr. Thomas has contributed to a collaborative Indo- Malaysian research program with Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, and has held visiting research positions at Ariel University in Israel and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA. He is the author and co- author of numerous peer- reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and edited volumes. His research focuses on polymeric membranes,
electrolytes, polymer nanocomposites, and electrochemical energy systems, with a strong focus on computational simulations to support materials design and performance evaluation

Thomas, Sabu
Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.