Description:
Chemistry of High-Energy Biopolymer-Based Nanocomposites brings together the latest research in energy-rich and high-energy nanocomposites based on polysaccharide- and other biopolymer-based fillers with synthetic polymers, examining chemistry, properties, preparation and advanced applications. The book begins by explaining the fundamentals of bionanocomposites, the use of cellulose, cellulose derivatives, and lignocellulose as fillers, the chemistry of energy-rich polymer bionanocomposites, and the design of composite architectures. Innovative methods in chemical modification, characterization, and analysis, are then presented in detail, including scattering studies, Fourier infra-red spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, mechanical properties, microscopy studies, and rheological studies.
This is followed by chapters focusing on specific properties and cutting-edge areas of application, including fire retardancy, electro properties, capacitors for energy storage, and cellulose and synthetic polymer blends as nanocomposites for auxiliary solid fuel. Finally, the book reviews recycling of biopolymer-based nanocomposites, the energy rich concept driving the bionanocomposites approach, and future perspectives and outlook.Brief description: Prof. Vera V. Myasoedova is a scientist and Chief Research Fellow working at N.N.Semenov Federal Research Center for Chemical Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Expert of Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russian Federation. She is actively investigating in the area of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposite chemistry, and is specialized in physical chemistry of non-aqueous solutions of cellulose derivatives, and structure and thermodynamics of natural and synthetic polymers and their blends. With significant results in the area of nano-polymers and bionanocomposites based on recycled polymers, she is also experienced in fuel nano-composition based on lignocellulosic materials mixed with recycled polymers as low density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrol, and other synthetic polymers as alternative for RDF fuels and natural gas in cement industry, and has developed filled non-chlorinated polymer compositions basеd on synthetic rubbers and styrene, octene, and other copolymers.
Prof. Myasoedova is author of 7 monographs published in Russian and one monograph book published in English, as well as 10 book chapters. She has also been listed in the "Who's who of science in Russia".