Progress in Polymer Research for Biomedical, Energy and Specialty Applications

by Anandhan Srinivasan (Editor), Selvakumar Murugesan (Editor), Arunjunai Raj Mahendran (Editor)

Overview

With the rapid advancements in polymer research, polymers are finding newer applications such as scaffolds for tissue engineering, wound healing, flexible displays, and energy devices. In the same spirit, this book covers the key features of recent advancements in polymeric materials and their specialty applications. Divided into two sections – Polymeric Biomaterials and Polymers from Sustainable Resources, and Polymers for Energy and Specialty Applications – this book covers biopolymers, polymer-based biomaterials, polymer-based nanohybrids, polymer nanocomposites, polymer-supported regenerative medicines, and advanced polymer device fabrication techniques.

FEATURES

• Provides a comprehensive review of all different polymers for applications in tissue engineering, biomedical implants, energy storage or conversion, and so forth
• Discusses advanced strategies in development of scaffolds for tissue engineering
• Elaborates various advanced fabrication techniques for polymeric devices
• Explores the nuances in polymer-based batteries and energy harvesting
• Reviews advanced polymeric membranes for fuel cells and polymers for printed electronics applications
• Throws light on some new polymers and polymer nanocomposites for optoelectronics, next generation tires, smart sensors and stealth technology applications

This book is aimed at academic researchers, industry personnel, and graduate students in the interdisciplinary fields of polymer and materials technology, composite engineering, biomedical engineering, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, and advanced polymer manufacturing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000689587
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/03/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	441
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Anandhan Srinivasan

Table of Contents

Section I: Polymeric Biomaterials and Polymers from Sustainable Resources 1. 3D Bioprinting for Tissue Regeneration 2. Polymeric Biomaterials and Current Trends for Advanced Applications 3. Sustainable Biofillers and Their Biocomposites 4. Renewable Vitrimer—A Novel Route towards Reprocessable and Recyclable Thermosets from Biomass-Derived Building Block 5. Recent Advances in Tree Gum Polymers for Food, Energy, and Environmental Domains 6. Dissolution of Cellulose Biopolymer Using Alkoxy Linked Dicationic Ionic Liquids 7. Swelling Studies on Hydrogel Blend Used in Biomedical Applications Section II: Polymers for Energy and Specialty Applications 8. Recent Developments of Polymer Electrolytes for Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Batteries 9. Recent Developments in Aromatic Polymer-Based Proton Exchange Membranes 10. Recent Advances in Anion Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cell Applications 11. Polymeric Materials for Printed Electronics Application 12. Polymer Nanocomposites-Based Wearable Smart Sensors 13. An Insight into the Synthesis and Optoelectronic Properties of Thiophene-2,4,6- Triaryl Pyridine-Based D-A-D Type π-Conjugated Functional Materials 14. Recent Applications of Macromolecular Gels for Environmental Remediation 15. GeN-NxT Materials for Tire 16. Polymer Composites for Stealth Technology