Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Generation and Storage

by Satyaranjan Bairagi (Editor), Shakeel Ahmed (Editor), Mohammad Jawaid PhD (Editor)

Overview

Biopolymer-Based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation covers the properties and performance of various biopolymers, examining their potential applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and solar cells, alongside considerations of their environmental impact, economic benefits, and associated challenges and limitations. Chapters discuss the fundamentals of biopolymers used in the energy field, cover their essential properties and performance, and feature specific applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid energy storage. The book concludes by discussing the role of biopolymers in energy harvesting and generation, energy efficiency, and conservation.It critically examines challenges and limitations, considering both environmental impact and economic benefits. Research advancements and future directions are also discussed, making this a valuable resource for researchers and professionals interested in the application of sustainable materials in the energy sector.

- Explores the properties and performance of various types of biopolymers and biocomposites used in energy generation and storage technologies

- Describes diverse applications of biopolymer-based composites in energy storage and generation, ranging from portable electronics and electric vehicles to grid storage

- Features case studies and techno-economic aspects associated with the utilization of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443315237
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	10/08/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	500
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

Satyaranjan Bairagi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to this, he worked as a Research Associate under a project funded by EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), at the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom. He completed his Ph.D. in Material Science (Smart Textiles) from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), India, in 2021. He has received “Distinction in Doctoral Thesis” award for the best PhD thesis. His area of research interest includes functional textiles, engineered materials for energy harvesting, polymers, smart textiles, nanocomposites, surface engineering, triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators, fabrication and characterization of functional materials: nanofibres and metal oxides. He has published several research articles in the research fields mentioned above.

Shakeel Ahmed is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Higher Education Department, for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, in India. He is also an Assistant Professor in the Postgraduate Department of Chemistry, at the Government Postgraduate College Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, India. He obtained his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, a central university, situated in New Delhi, India. He gained his post-doctoral experience in biocomposite materials from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has published several research papers in the field of green nanomaterials and biopolymers for various applications including biomedical, packaging, and water treatment.

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.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation2. Recent progress and Future Perspectives of Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation3. Properties and Performance of Biopolymers in Energy Storage Applications4. Biopolymers in Batteries: Concepts and Applications5. Biopolymers in portable electronics: Applications and case study6. Biopolymer based bionanocomposites for energy storage applications7. Enhanced Thermal Energy Storage with Biopolymer-Based Organic Materials8. Biopolymers in Energy Harvesting and Generation9. Biopolymers in Energy Efficiency and Conservation10. Biopolymer-Based Composites for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Sustainable Energy Generation11. The Green Chemistry Alchemy: Crafting Biopolymers composites for Shaping future of energy storage12. Bio-polymer based hydrogels for flexible supercapacitors and energy storage13. Phytochemical based composites for energy storage devices14. Environmental Impact and Economic Benefits of Biopolymer-based Composites for Energy Storage and Generation15. Future prospects of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation

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A comprehensive overview of the opportunities and limitations of biopolymer-based composites for energy storage and generation