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This book comprises a collection of chapters on advances in green
nanomaterials. The book looks at ways to establish long-term safe
and sustainable forms of nanotechnology through implementation of
nanoparticle biosynthesis with minimum impact on the ecosystem. The
book looks at synthesis, processing, and applications of metal and
metal oxide nanomaterials and also at bio-nanomaterials. The
contents of this book will prove useful for researchers and
professionals working in the field of nanomaterials and green
technology.
This edited book summarizes the efforts made to develop sustainable
bioenergy production through different generations. The topics
included in the book cover information about different bioenergy
crops, their classification and use as biofuel, agronomic practices
to improve biomass yield, classic breeding techniques, genetic
diversity, current status and future perspective of bioenergy crops
in the omics era. It also discusses application of modern
biotechnological and molecular biotechnological techniques for the
improvement of bioenergy crops this having enhanced biomass and
plant based products. The book explores growing biofuel
crops and their impact on environment, bioethics and biosafety
issues related to the modern approaches. Another important aspect
is the incorporation of nanotechnology for bioenergy crops and
biofuel production. All book chapters are contributed renowned
researchers in their respective field. This is a unique book
covering the bioeneragy crops in the modern omics era. The book is
useful for the researchers and post-graduate students to guide them
in the field of bioenergy crops.
This book contains the results and findings of the advanced
research carried out in a pilot area with a thorough investigation
of the structure and functioning of an aquifer in a granitic
formation. It characterizes the hard rock aquifer system and
examines its properties and behavior as well as systematically
details the geophysical, geological and remote sensing applications
to conceptualize such an aquifer system. Coverage also includes a
brief description of various experiences of globally studying the
hard rock aquifers to provide a much wider experience.
This book provides an overview of the lastest developments in
biobased materials and their applications in food packaging.
Written by experts in their respective research domain, its
thirteen chapters discuss in detail fundamental knowledge on bio
based materials. It is intended as a reference book for
researchers, students, research scholars, academicians and
scientists seeking biobased materials for food packaging
applications.
Since Computational Intelligence is a latest technological aspect,
the book is likely to be adopted in almost all leading
Universities. This book aims to provide state-of-art research in
the context of Computational Intelligence related with Healthcare
its applications, challenges and management and it would promote
how optimization or intelligent techniques envisage the role of
Artificial Intelligence-Machine/Deep Learning (AI-ML/DL) in
Healthcare.
Nanotechnology has been emerging as an important tool in the
nutraceutical and food industries to improve the overall quality of
life. Nanotechnology has established a new horizon by bestowing
modified properties on nanomaterials and applying them to the
production of nanoformulations, nutritional supplements, and the
food industry. The Handbook of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals
highlights the impact of nanotechnology on the food industries. The
book focuses on the application of nanotechnology in nutraceuticals
and the food industry to improve the overall quality of life. The
book also addresses some important applications of
nano-nutraceuticals in the treatment of different diseases, such as
oxidative stress, cancer, neurodegenerative disorders,
cardiovascular diseases, and so on. Features * Presents a
scientometric approach to analyze the emergence of
nano-nutraceuticals in cancer prevention and treatment * Examines
various strategies employed to prepare nanocarrier systems, such as
nanoparticles, nanostructure lipids, phospholipid-based
nanocarriers, polysaccharide-based nanostructures, and metal
nanoparticles * Discusses various regulatory issues related to
nanotechnology and their application in different fields This book
is a valuable reference for nanotechnologists, scientists, and
researchers working in the field of food technology, food science,
pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.
Although some IoT systems are built for simple event control where
a sensor signal triggers a corresponding reaction, many events are
far more complex, requiring applications to interpret the event
using analytical techniques to initiate proper actions. Artificial
intelligence of things (AIoT) applies intelligence to the edge and
gives devices the ability to understand the data, observe the
environment around them, and decide what to do best with minimum
human intervention. With the power of AI, AIoT devices are not just
messengers feeding information to control centers. They have
evolved into intelligent machines capable of performing self-driven
analytics and acting independently. A smart environment uses
technologies such as wearable devices, IoT, and mobile internet to
dynamically access information, connect people, materials and
institutions, and then actively manages and responds to the
ecosystem's needs in an intelligent manner. In this edited book,
the authors present challenges, technologies, applications and
future trends of AI-enabled IoT (AIoT) in realizing smart and
intelligent environments, including frameworks and methodologies to
apply AIoT in monitoring devices and environments, tools and
practices most applicable to product or service development to
solve innovation problems, advanced and innovative techniques and
practical implementations to enhance future smart environment
systems as. They plan to cover a broad range of applications
including smart cities, smart transportation and smart agriculture.
This book is a valuable resource for industry and academic
researchers, scientists, engineers and advanced students in the
fields of ICTs and networking, IoT, AI and machine and deep
learning, data science, sensing, robotics, automation and smart
technologies and smart environments.
The aim of this book is to provide an internationally respected
collection of scientific research methods, technologies and
applications in the area of data science. This book can prove
useful to the researchers, professors, research students and
practitioners as it reports novel research work on challenging
topics in the area surrounding data science. In this book, some of
the chapters are written in tutorial style concerning machine
learning algorithms, data analysis, information design,
infographics, relevant applications, etc. The book is structured as
follows: * Part I: Data Science: Theory, Concepts, and Algorithms
This part comprises five chapters on data Science theory, concepts,
techniques and algorithms. * Part II: Data Design and Analysis This
part comprises five chapters on data design and analysis. * Part
III: Applications and New Trends in Data Science This part
comprises four chapters on applications and new trends in data
science.
Pullulan is a polysaccharide produced by the fungus Aureobasidium
pullulans and possesses some distinct properties such as excellent
transparent film-forming ability, moisture absorptivity, water
solubility, non-toxicity, and adhesivity. These properties allow
pullulan to find potential applications in various industries such
as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, and health care. This book
presents the chemistry and properties of pullulan, along with the
method of its production at the laboratory level. It discusses the
structural engineering, processing methods, and versatile
applications of pullulan, as well as highlights the challenges that
still have to be overcome for its large-scale production. This
unique book comprehensively summarizes many of the recent research
findings on pullulan, contributed by leading experts in this
research domain. It is a useful reference book for scientists,
academicians, researchers, chemists, technologists, graduate and
postgraduate students, and general readers who are interested in
pullulan.
The aim of this book is to provide an internationally respected
collection of scientific research methods, technologies and
applications in the area of data science. This book can prove
useful to the researchers, professors, research students and
practitioners as it reports novel research work on challenging
topics in the area surrounding data science. In this book, some of
the chapters are written in tutorial style concerning machine
learning algorithms, data analysis, information design,
infographics, relevant applications, etc. The book is structured as
follows: * Part I: Data Science: Theory, Concepts, and Algorithms
This part comprises five chapters on data Science theory, concepts,
techniques and algorithms. * Part II: Data Design and Analysis This
part comprises five chapters on data design and analysis. * Part
III: Applications and New Trends in Data Science This part
comprises four chapters on applications and new trends in data
science.
In the past few decades, marine organisms, including macroalgae and
microalgae, have been extensively explored as potential sources of
bioactive compounds with applications in various fields such as
pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, cosmetics and foodstuffs. Marine
polysaccharides, such as chitin/chitosan, ulvans, fucans, alginates
and carrageenans, are biochemical compounds with several important
properties such as anticoagulant and/or antithrombotic,
immunomodulatory, antitumor, antilipidemic, hypoglycemic,
antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Due to
their biocompatible, nontoxic and biodegradable nature, marine
polysaccharides offer a better alternative to be used in
advancement of the biomedical field. This book focuses on marine
polysaccharides; their derivatives, blends, composites and
hydrogels; and their multifaceted applications in various fields.
The book also discusses the various aspects of marine
polysaccharides from the point of view of chemistry and related
applications. It is an important reference for marine
biotechnologists, natural product scientists, students, researchers
and academicians working in the area of materials science, marine
science and polymer chemistry.
Biopolymers have the potential to cut carbon emissions and reduce
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The carbon dioxide released when
they degrade can be reabsorbed by plants, which makes them close to
carbon neutral. Biopolymers are biodegradable and some are
compostable, too. This book presents key topics on biopolymers,
including their synthesis, characterization, and physiochemical
properties, and discusses their applications in key areas such as
biomedicine, agriculture, and environmental engineering. It will
serve as an in-depth reference for the biopolymer industry-material
suppliers and processors, producers, and fabricators-and engineers
and scientists who are designing biopolymers or evaluating options
for switching from traditional plastics to biopolymers.
This book comprises a collection of chapters on advances in green
nanomaterials. The book looks at ways to establish long-term safe
and sustainable forms of nanotechnology through implementation of
nanoparticle biosynthesis with minimum impact on the ecosystem. The
book looks at synthesis, processing, and applications of metal and
metal oxide nanomaterials and also at bio-nanomaterials. The
contents of this book will prove useful for researchers and
professionals working in the field of nanomaterials and green
technology.
Polysaccharide-Based Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and
Applications looks at the synthesis, characterization and
application of polysaccharide-based materials in a broad array of
fields. The book discusses the role of polysaccharides in the
preparation of hydrogels, the use of hydrogel-based green
materials, and their applications in biomedical applications, drug
delivery, water purification techniques, food industries,
agricultural fields, and pharmaceuticals applications. Written by
leading experts in this field, this book will be a valuable
reference for scientists, academicians, researchers, technologists,
consultants and policymakers.
Advanced bionanocomposite materials continue to be increasingly
popular and are important for a wide range of scientific and
engineering applications. In the race to exploit the unique
mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of bionanocomposite
materials, researchers need to address new challenges in
predicting, understanding, and managing the potentially adverse
effects these materials could have on the environment and human
life. This book focuses on the fundamentals of bionanostructured
materials and bionanocomposites. It deals with some recent
developments in the synthesis and characterization of
bionanomaterials as well as their incorporation into polymer
matrixes. The biological applications of bionanomaterials are also
discussed in detail, along with the synthesis of bionanostructured
materials and bionanocomposites, reviews of food packing, water
remediation, heavy metal ion adsorption from wastewaters, and other
industrial applications. This book is aimed at beginners in this
field as well as advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level
students of materials science and researchers working in the fields
of bionanocomposites, nanotechnology, and analytical chemistry,
especially those with an interest in materials for analytical
applications.
Biocomposites, formed by a matrix and a reinforcement of natural
fibers, often mimic the structure of living materials and offer the
strength of the matrix as well as biocompatibility. Being
renewable, cheap, recyclable, and biodegradable, they have
witnessed rapidly growing interest in terms of industrial and
fundamental applications. This book focuses on fiber-based
composites applied to biomedical and environmental applications. It
presents a comprehensive survey of biocomposites from the existing
literature, paying particular attention to various biomedical and
environmental applications. The text describes mechanical designs
and manufacturing aspects of various fibrous polymer matrix
composites and presents examples of the synthesis and development
of bionanocomposites and their applications. The book is the first
of its kind to present all these topics together unlike most other
books on nano-/biocomposites that are generally limited to their
fundamentals, different methods of synthesis, and applications.
Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications provides
fundamental information on recent developments in this important
field of research. The book comprehensively summarizes recent
technical research accomplishments in bionanocomposites for food
packaging applications. It discusses various aspects of green and
sustainable bionanocomposites from the point-of-view of chemistry
and engineering. Key chapters include methods of fabrication,
processing and advanced production techniques, characterization,
PLA, PCL, PGA, Poly (butylene succinate), Chitosan, Starch,
Cellulose, PHAs, PHB, Carrageenan, Lignin and Protein-based
bionanocomposites for food packaging applications. In addition, the
book highlights lifecycle analysis and impacts on health and the
environment. Modern technologies for processing and strategies for
improving performance, such as biodegradability and permeability,
both of which are key factors to achieve environmentally friendly
alternatives to more traditional plastic materials are also
included.
Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
explores novel uses of these in tissue engineering and regenerative
medicine. This book offers an interdisplinary approach, combining
chemical, biomedical engineering, materials science and
pharmacological aspects of the characterization, synthesis and
application of bionanocomposites. Chapters cover a broad selection
of bionanocomposites including chitosan, alginate and more, which
are utilized in tissue engineering, wound healing, bone repair,
drug formulation, cancer therapy, drug delivery, cartilage
regeneration and dental implants. Additional sections of
Bionanocomposites in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
discuss, in detail, the safety aspects and circular economy of
bionanocomposites - offering an insight into the commercial and
industrial aspects of these important materials. Bionanocomposites
in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine will prove a highly
useful text for for those in the fields of biomedical engineering,
chemistry, pharmaceutics and materials science, both in academia
and industrial R&D groups.
Advanced Green Materials: Fabrication, Characterization and
Applications of Biopolymers and Biocomposites looks at their
extraction, purification, modification, and processing for various
industrial, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and construction
applications. The book comprehensively summarizes recent technical
research accomplishments in natural materials and discusses various
aspects of natural materials from a chemistry/engineering point of
view. The book is unique with contributions from experts working on
hybrid biopolymers and bio- composites, bioactive and biodegradable
materials, bio-inert polymers and composites, natural polymer and
composites, and metallic natural materials. The book will be a
useful reference for scientists, academicians, research scholars,
and biotechnologists. Advanced biocomposite materials continue to
become increasingly popular and important for a broad range of
different science and engineering applications. In the race to
exploit the unique mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties
of these materials, researchers must also address new challenges to
predict, understand, and manage the potentially adverse effects
they could have on the environment and human lives. The book
describes recent developments and applications of biopolymers and
biocomposites for applications in various industrial fields.
Chapters include original research and the latest reviews in
similar fields. Biopolymers and biocomposites occupy an exceptional
position in the exciting new world of novel biomaterials.
Considering their sustainability, non-toxic properties, and their
ability to have tailored properties and functions, they should be
considered as a smart candidate in the advancement of biomaterials
technology.
Applications of Advanced Green Materials provides a comprehensive
and authoritative review on recent advancement in green materials
in various applications. Each chapter is focused on a specific
application of advanced green materials from packaging to sensor
technology, biomedical to environmental applications, textile to
catalysis to electronic shielding applications, supercapacitors,
drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioelectronic, gas storage and
separation, etc. This book also discusses life cycle assessment and
circular economy of green materials and their future prospective.
The book is unique with contributions from renowned scientists
working on biopolymers and biocomposites, bioactive and
biodegradable materials, composites, and metallic natural
materials. This book is an essential resource for academicians,
researchers, students and professionals interested in exploring
potential of advanced green materials.
Natural Gums: Extraction, Properties, and Applications provides
thorough, methodical coverage of a range of natural gums. These
naturally forming polysaccharides or complex carbohydrates offer
advantageous properties and a range of possible applications. The
book begins by introducing fundamental knowledge regarding natural
gums, including structures and properties, functionalization,
gelatin behavior, and characterization techniques. Subsequent
sections of the book provide in-depth chapters, each guiding the
reader through the extraction, properties and applications of a
specific gum type, covering plant-based, animal-based,
microbial-based, and marine-based natural gums. Finally, the future
potential of natural gums, and their implications in a circular
economy approach, are considered. This is an informative resource
for researchers and advanced students in bio-based materials,
polymer science, chemistry, bioengineering, materials science, and
food science, as well as industrial scientists and R&D
professionals with an interest in natural gums and bio-based
materials for advanced applications.
The book Natural Polymers: Derivatives, Blends and Composites
Volume II is an edited volume comprised of fifteen chapters from
different experts working in the area of natural polymers. Natural
polymers are finding applications in fields of packaging, medicine,
pharmaceutics, biomedicine, textiles and many others. This book
gives detailed insight into all aspects of natural polymers to the
latest trends in the development of new products. This book will
hopefully be supportive to scientists, researchers, academicians
and students in different disciplines. Key features: 1. Describes
various derivatives of natural polymers (ie: composites,
nanoparticles, hydrogels, etc.); 2. Self-contained chapters on
starch, chitosan, alginate, bovine serum albumin, among others; 3.
Covers a broad range of natural polymer applications, from
packaging to biomedicine.
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