Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites

Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites: Promising Resources presents a comprehensive review on the application and use of bio-fillers and bio-plasticizers for the fabrication of biopolymer-based composites.The book looks first at the historical aspects, and then goes on to discuss current trends and recent developments. Emphasis is placed on the future potential of these resources to expand their usage in a broad range of different applications. The book will be a valuable reference resource for both academic and industrial researchers working in materials science, polymer chemistry and engineering, and the manufacturing of polymer composite materials.
- Covers recent developments in eco-friendly biofillers/ bioplasticizers and biopolymer-based composites- Explains the life cycle assessment of filler-based composites, the recycling process and utilization of industrial waste-based fillers, and other socioeconomic aspects- Provides a review of the processing techniques for filler-based composites and their effect on the properties of polymer composites- Discusses the market scenario and future challenges and opportunities for these materials

1. Introduction to Polymer composites- Historical aspects and building blocks2. Significances of fillers for sustainable composite reinforcement3. Bio-fillers: Physico-chemical nature, properties, and resources4. Nanofillers: nature, properties, preparation techniques, and applications5. Bio-nanomaterials: A promising approach to producing polymeric composites6. Selection criteria and design of sustainable green materials for specific composite applications7. Bio-plasticizers: Physico-Chemical Nature, Properties and Resources8. Characterization techniques for bio-fillers/ bio-plasticizers9. Present trends and prospects of Synthetic and Bio-plasticizers10. Processing and application of bio-fillers/ bio-plasticizers and their effects in polymeric composites11. Bio-based polymers, their sources and applications12. Properties of bio-polymers and their recent developments13. Use of diverse reinforcements in biopolymers and their characterization outcomes14. Property enhancement of synthetic and Bio-based polymers15. Effective utilization of bio-fillers/Plasticizers for biofilm preparation16. Hybrid composites: A promising approach for potential polymeric composite design17. Tribological property enhancement of polymeric composites using bio-fillers18. Economic aspects of agro-industrial wastes for bio-filler production19. Life-Cycle Assessment and Recovery/Recycling of Filler-Based composites20. Futuristic prospects of bio-based fillers for industrial application