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Simultaneous synthesis of carbon quantum dots, fluorescent probes, biofilms and hydrochar from sustainable vermicompost for versatile applications
Sustainable and renewable sources of nanomaterial synthesis are a demanding approach. This work provides new insight into the versatile applications of materials derived from vermicompost. The report explains ...
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Conclusion
In this book, we attempt to give a general idea about the processing, properties and applications of chitin, chitosan and starch based composites and nanocomposites. All these are found to be excellent biomate...
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Introduction
In recent years, the bio-based polymers replaced the petroleum based polymers because of their cost effectiveness and renewable nature. This chapter provides an overview of the structure and properties of star...
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Processing Techniques
The advanced natural polymer reinforced polymer composite contributes to enhancing the development of bionanocomposites with regard to performance and sustainability. Different approaches have been carried out...
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Applications of Polysaccharide Based Composites
The bio based or biopolymer based material are of great interest because of their sustainability, eco-efficiency, and wide range of applications, are lead to the development of the next generation of materials...
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Properties of Composites
The main disadvantages of the biodegradable polymers towards a wide range of applications are their poor mechanical and thermal resistance as well as barrier properties. It can be overcome by the use of biopol...
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Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibers from Banana Plant
Isolation of cellulose nanofibers from renewable resources is becoming an important area of research. The use of these novel nature-based materials has garnered interest from the scientific community because o...
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Soy Protein- and Starch-Based Green Composites/Nanocomposites: Preparation, Properties, and Applications
With the environmental appeal around the planet for a sustainable development, there is the need to develop new materials from renewable resources, which can be degraded in a short time in the environment, the...
