Description
Editor: Vikas Mittal
© 2019 | Publication: Apr 2019
ISBN: 978-1-925823-49-3 | 192 Pages
About the Book and Audience
Progressing knowledge about the reactivity and structural features of cellulose has led to the gradual development of novel cellulose- based materials. Specifically, the development of nanocellulose in the form of nanocrystals, nano-fibrils, nano-whiskers and nanofibers has gained significant research attention. These materials display unique properties owing to their nanostructure such as hydrophilicity, ease of chemical modification and the generation of adaptable semi-crystalline fiber structures, along with extensive surface area. These properties enable the use of such nanomaterials for a large number of advanced applications. In this context, the book provides deep insights into the current state of the art as well as future trends with respect to the synthetic procedures, property development and applications of nanocellulose. The book is a valuable reference for polymer, chemical, biochemical and materials engineers, as well as practicing scientists and researchers in both academia and industry. It is also a useful resource for postgraduate university students in chemical, polymer and materials disciplines, along with interdisciplinary streams.
About the Editor
Dr. Vikas Mittal worked as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The Petroleum Institute (part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Before, he was employed at BASF, Germany as polymer engineer and at SunChemical, UK as materials scientist. Dr. Mittal received his PhD degree in 2006 from Department of Materials and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Switzerland. He has been an active researcher in the field of polymer nanotechnology and its applications in various streams. He has published more than 125 peer reviewed papers on these subjects, along with 35 edited and authored books. His research accomplishments have also resulted in many patents. In addition, he has published many book chapters and has also delivered numerous keynote and invited lectures.
Chapters
- Nanocellulose: A Review of Preparation, Properties and Applications, by Suman, Nitesh Kumar and Abhishek Kardam (pp. 1-18)
- Nanocellulose-based Materials for Water Purification, by Sanna Hokkanen (pp. 19-52)
- Characteristics and Applications of Bacterial Nanocellulose, by Alicia N. Califano, María Laura Balquinta, Patricia Cerrutti, Silvina C. Andrés and Gabriel Lorenzo (pp. 53-76)
- Nanocellulose as Reinforcement in Polymer Nanocomposites, by Haleema Saleem and Vikas Mittal (pp. 77-102)
- Nanocellulose Produced from Rice Hulls, by Janaina Mantovan, Gizilene Maria de Carvalho and Suzana Mali (pp. 103-124)
- Nanocellulose: An Advanced Green Material, by Saleheen Bano, Asif Ali, Sauraj and Yuvraj Singh Negi (pp. 125-174)
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