Polyethylene-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites / [edited by] Visakh P.M. and Sigrid Luftl
- Published
- Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons ; Beverly, Massachusetts : Scrivener Publishing, 2016.
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Additional Creators
- Luftl, Sigrid, 1966- and P. M., Visakh
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- Contents
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Polyethylene-based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites: State-of-the-Art, New Challenges and Opportunities; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 History of the Synthesis of Polyethylene: From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Chemicals; 1.3 Commercial Significance of PE and Bio(nano) Composites; 1.4 State-of-the-Art; 1.4.1 Graphene; 1.4.2 Carbon Nanotubes; 1.4.3 Clays and Layered Silicates; 1.4.4 Alumium Oxide; 1.4.5 Hydroxyapatite; 1.4.6 Starch; 1.4.7 Nanocrystalline Cellulose; 1.4.8 Rice Husk; 1.4.9 Plant Fibers; 1.4.9.1 Flax Fibers; 1.4.9.2 Hemp Fibers., 1.4.9.3 Rape Fibers1.4.9.4 Sisal Fibers; 1.4.10 Distillers Grains; 1.4.11 Date Palm Wood Flour; 1.4.12 Chitin and Chitosan; 1.4.13 Keratin Fibers; 1.4.14 Eggshell; 1.4.15 Conch Shell; 1.4.16 Metal Nanoparticles; 1.4.17 PE as Additive for Other Biopolymers; 1.5 Preparation Methods for Nanocomposites and Bionanocomposites; 1.5.1 Melt Mixing; 1.5.2 Solution Mixing; 1.5.3 In-Situ Polymerization; 1.5.4 Other Methods; 1.6 Environmental Concerns with Regard to Nanoparticles; 1.7 Challenges and Opportunities; References; 2 Polyethylene/Chitin-based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites., 2.1 Introduction2.2 Preparation of Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites; 2.2.1 Chitin Preparation; 2.2.1.1 Demineralization; 2.2.1.2 Deproteinization; 2.2.1.3 Bleaching; 2.2.2 Nanochitin Preparation; 2.2.3 Composites/Nanocomposites Preparation; 2.3 Characterization of Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites; 2.3.1 Infrared Analysis of Chitin; 2.3.2 Mechanical Properties; 2.3.2.1 Biocomposite; 2.3.2.2 Bionanocomposite; 2.3.3 Dynamic Mechanical Analysis; 2.3.4 Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analysis (Frequency Sweep); 2.4 Applications; 2.4.1 Biomedical Application., 2.4.2 Packaging and Coating Application2.4.3 Water Treatment; 2.4.4 Fire Retardant Application; 2.4.5 Recycling and Lifetime Studies; 2.5 Conclusions and Perspectives; References; 3 Polyethylene/Starch-based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Polyethylene/Starch-based Composite; 3.2.1 Preparation; 3.2.1.1 Plasticizers; 3.2.1.2 Extrusion; 3.2.1.3 Solid-state Shear Pulverization (SSSP); 3.2.1.4 Mill Processing; 3.2.1.5 Melt Blending; 3.2.1.6 Solution Casting; 3.2.1.7 Injection Molding; 3.2.1.8 In-Situ Polymerization; 3.2.1.9 Electron Beam Irradiation., and 3.2.2 Characterization3.2.2.1 Mechanical Properties; 3.2.2.2 Thermal Properties; 3.2.2.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR); 3.2.2.4 Viscoelastic Properties; 3.2.2.5 Morphology; 3.2.2.6 Degradation; 3.2.2.7 Water Absorption; 3.2.2.8 Water Vapor Transmission Rate (WVTR); 3.2.2.9 Gas Permeability (GP); 3.2.2.10 Optical Properties; 3.2.3 Application; 3.2.3.1 Biomedical; 3.2.3.2 Packaging; 3.3 Conclusion; Abbreviations; References; 4 Polyethylene/Soy Protein-based Biocomposites: Properties, Applications, Challenges and Opportunities; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Processing of Soy Protein.
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- ISBN
- 1119038553 (electronic bk.)
9781119038559 (electronic bk.)
1119038448 (epub)
1119038456 (cloth)
9781119038443 (epub)
9781119038450 (cloth) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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