This book discusses recent developments in renewable and sustainable materials from a green technology perspective and how these materials interact with the environment. It highlights the fundamental processes involved in the production of renewable and sustainable materials, including chemical and biological approaches as well as these materials potential application as green technological option. Written in a didactic style, it offers a guide and insights into renewable and sustainable materials. Each chapter provides in-depth technical information on the materials theory and its applications. The book shows how new materials may help us solve human and environmental issues in the future and suggests where current research may lead.
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1.2 Renewable and Sustainable Material |
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2 Renewable and Sustainable Materials from Chemical Approach |
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2.1 Chemistry Is the Central of Science |
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2.2 Organic Materials for Sustainability |
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2.2.1 Lignocellulosics Biomasses |
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2.2.2 Edible and Inedible Starches |
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2.2.3 Vegetable and Animal Oils |
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2.2.7 Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers |
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2.2.8 Lightweight Polymer Composites |
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2.2.9 Paper with Higher Wet Strength |
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3 Renewable and Sustainable Materials from Biological Approach |
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3.1 Microorganism as a Promising Sustainable Engineer |
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3.2 Overview of Material Production from Microorganism |
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3.2.1 Bioconcrete and Biocement |
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3.2.2 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) |
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3.2.3 1-3 Propanediol (PDO) |
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3.3.1 Modes of Bioreactor |
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3.4 Downstream Processing |
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3.4.1 Removal of Insoluble |
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3.4.3 Product Purification |
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4 Renewable and Sustainable Materials for Various Green Technology Applications |
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4.1 Overview Materials Production |
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4.2.1 Biofuels as Alternative Energy Supply |
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4.2.2 Polymeric Membrane-Based Heat Exchangers for Energy Recovery Applications |
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4.3 Building and Infrastructure Applications |
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4.3.1 Renewable Self-Healing Materials for Structural Application |
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4.3.2 Natural Fibres and Wastes for Building Thermal Insulation |
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4.3.3 Biocomposites for Building Envelope |
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4.4 Environmental Applications |
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4.4.1 Sustainable Activated Carbon for Water and Wastewater Treatment |
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4.4.2 Polymers and Biopolymers for Water Retaining and Soil Stabilisation |
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4.4.3 Lactic Acid as Versatile and Environmental Friendly Chemical Resources |
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4.4.4 Water-Permeable Polymer for Self-Watering System |
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5 Challenges, Future Outlook, and Opportunities |
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5.1.1 Cost and Economic Factors |
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5.1.2 Technical and Management |
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5.2 Fossil Fuels and Their Alternatives |
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5.2.1 Fossil Fuels and Global Warming |
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5.2.2 Natural Resources and Ecosystem |
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| Bibliography |
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| Index |
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Dr. Mohd Firdaus Bin Yhaya is a senior lecturer in the field of polymer chemistry and coatings technology at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains in Malaysia. His research interests include angstromtechnology (10 times smaller than nano), click chemistry, controlled radical polymerisation (RAFT), nanocomposite coatings, radiation curing technology (ultraviolet and electron beam), polymer chemistry, synthesis, structural elucidation, and coatings technology. Dr. Husnul Azan Bin Tajarudin received his Ph.D from Swansea University, UK and is now working at the Division of Bioprocess, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains in Malaysia. The authors have been involved in research, academic and consultation work encompassing chemical, biological and materials engineering and technology; as well as renewable & sustainable energy technologies.
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