Polymer Science

Polymers and Functional Materials for a Cleaner Environment and Human Health
Sustainable Technologies and New Research

Editors: Ruby Varghese, PhD
Ann Rose Abraham, PhD
Shrikaant Kulkarni, PhD
A. K. Haghi, PhD

Polymers and Functional Materials for a Cleaner Environment and Human Health

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming May 2025
Hardback Price: $220 US | £170 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779520289
Pages: Est. 298pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 3 color and 41 b/w illustrations

This new volume offers an exploration of integrating polymers and functional materials for a cleaner environment and for human health by using state-of-the-art technologies and new research. It covers multidisciplinary sustainability topics with a focus on materials science applications in health and to help mitigate the current environmental crises.

This volume links theory and practice and provides up-to-date technical information on sustainable technologies. It delves into a wide array of crucial topics to provide valuable insight into complex sustainable development methods. It addresses the paramount concern of safety in polymers and functional materials, tackling challenges and opportunities in ensuring the quality and integrity of such products. The book also looks at sustainable materials technologies and how they are combined to achieve the right balance of safety and life quality.

Considering topics in light of factors such as health and environmental issues, this volume will serve as an invaluable resource for students, educators, researchers, and professionals engaged in sustainable future goals, offering an understanding of the sustainable development complexities and innovations and addressing critical challenges and charting a course toward a safer and sustainable future.

CONTENTS:

Preface

1. Sustainable Polymer Composite: Classification and Its Applications

Sheeja V. N., Sadasivan M. J., Gayathri M. J., Sunny Mathew, and Jincemon Cyriac

2. Sustainable Polymers for Healthcare
Neenu George, Unnikrishnan T. G., Jithin Joy, and Cintil Jose

3. Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Applications
Nivya Roy, Jiji Abraham, Srilakshmi P. Bhasker, Susan Samuel, and Nimitha K. C.

4. Sustainable Polymer Nanocomposites for Water Purification
Jijo Abraham, Srilakshmi P. Bhasker, and Susan Samuel

5. Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Materials for Healthcare Applications
Aiswarya Sathian, Sneha James, Parvathy M. V., Sreelakshmi K. S., Namitha Vijay, Shashanka.K.Prasad, Sabu Thomas, and Joshy K. S.

6. Sustainable and Innovative Food Packing Materials Based on Agroindustrial Byproducts
Sandy R. García-Rodríguez, Alain Martínez-Pérez, Christian I. Cano-Gómez, Diana B. Muñiz-Márquez, and Jorge E. Wong Paz

7. Green Nanoparticle Materials for a Sustainable Environment
Jobi J. Malamel and Dhilna Francis

8. Advancements in Catalytic Technologies for Promoting Sustainable Healthy Environment and Green Transport
Agampodi Sandali Inupama De Zoysa , Yashwanth Narayana, Bhaskar Gaonkar, and Roopashree R.

9. Sustainable Algal Fuel Cells: Paving the Way for Green Energy in Space Missions
Easwar Vivek Anand, Pooja Shaji and Soosen Samuel M.

10. Bioenergy: Harnessing Natures Potential for a Sustainable Future
Rekha Mirle, Priyanka Ghow, Keerthana M., Swarupa V., and Roopashree R.

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Ruby Varghese, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ruby Varghese, PhD, is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry) at the School of Sciences, Jain Deemed to be University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She has several publications to her credit in many peer-reviewed high-impact journals of international repute, such as Carbohydrate Polymers, Journal of Polymer Research, Current Drug Targets, Materials Science and Engineering: C, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces, Results in Materials, Journal of Clinical Medicine, 3 Biotech, ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, Macromolecular Bioscience, and International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms. She is a reviewer for national and international journals and has authored several book chapters. She has research experience of seven years and teaching experience of eight years. She has collaborated with various national and international laboratories, such as the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi, India; the National Research Centre for Grapes, Maharashtra, India; and the United Arab Emirates University. Her intellectual capability has been applauded, and her work earned her awards from the Kerala Science Congress, Swadeshi Science Congress, and other national universities. Dr. Varghese received her MSc, and PhD degrees in Biochemistry from the Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies Tiruvalla Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. She has expertise in the fields of tissue engineering, cancer biology, wound healing and diabetes, and, biopolymeric nanocomposites, etc.

Ann Rose Abraham, PhD
Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, Kerala, India

Ann Rose Abraham, PhD, is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara, Kochi, Kerala, India. She has expertise in the field of condensed matter physics, nanomagnetism, multiferroics and polymeric nanocomposites, etc. She has research experience at various reputed national institutes, including Bose Institute, Kolkata, India; SAHA Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, India; and UGC-DAE CSR Centre, Kolkata, India; and she has collaborated with various international laboratories. She is a recipient of a young researcher award in physics and best paper awards–2020, 2021. She earlier served as Assistant Professor and Examiner at the Department of Basic Sciences, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, under APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala, India. Dr. Abraham is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. She has a good number of publications to her credit in many peer-reviewed high impact journals of international repute. She has authored many book chapters and edited more than 10 books with Taylor and Francis, Elsevier, etc.

Shrikaant Kulkarni, PhD
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business, Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; Adjunct Professor, Centre of Research Outcome and Impact, Chitkara University, Punjab, India

Shrikaant Kulkarni, PhD, is currently an Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business, Victorian Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia; Adjunct Professor, Centre of Research Outcome and Impact, Chitkara University, Punjab, India. Dr. Kulkarni has been a senior academician and researcher for over four decades. He has delivered invited lectures and conducted sessions at national and international conferences and faculty development programs. He has guided many major and minor projects in engineering chemistry, green chemistry, nanotechnology, analytical chemistry, catalysis, chemical engineering materials, industrial organization, management, and AI. He has published over 100 research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. He has authored more than 50 book chapters. He has edited 25 books published by international publishers. Another ten books are in the offing. He authored four textbooks in engineering chemistry. Dr. Kulkarni possesses MSc, MPhil, and PhD degrees in Chemistry apart from master’s degrees in Economics, Business Management, and Political Science. He has expertise in materials science, green chemistry and engineering, analytical chemistry, green nanoscience, nanotechnology, AI, and computational intelligence. He has expertise in wastewater treatment, green and analytical chemistry, and advanced areas in chemical engineering and materials science. He published two patents and applied for two more.

A. K. Haghi, PhD
Research Associate, Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Portugal

A. K. Haghi, PhD, is a retired professor and has written, co-written, edited or co-edited more than 1000 publications, including books, book chapters, and papers in refereed journals, with over 4000 citations and h-index of 33, according to the Google Scholar database. He is currently a research associate at the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Professor Haghi has received several grants, consulted for several major corporations, and is a frequent speaker to national and international audiences. He is Founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Chemoinformatics and Chemical Engineering and Polymers Research Journal. Professor Haghi has acted as an editorial board member of many international journals. He has served as a member of the Canadian Research and Development Center of Sciences & Cultures. He has supervised several PhD and MSc theses at the University of Guilan (UG) and co-supervised international doctoral projects. Professor Haghi holds a BSc in urban and environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina (USA) and holds two MSc degrees, one in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University (USA) and another one in applied mechanics, acoustics, and materials from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (France). He was awarded a PhD in engineering sciences at Université de Franche-Comté(France). He is a regular reviewer for several leading international journals.




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