Overview
Advanced Processing, Properties, and Applications of Starch and Other Bio-based Polymers presents the latest cutting-edge research into the processing and applications of bio-based polymers, for novel industrial applications across areas including biomedical and electronics. The book is divided into three sections, covering processing and manufacture, properties, and applications. Throughout the book, key aspects of sustainability are considered, including improved utilization of available natural resources, sustainable design possibilities, cleaner production processes, and waste management.
Full Product Details
Author: Faris M. Al-Oqla (The Hashemite University, Jordan) ,
S. M. Sapuan (Professor of Composite Materials, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra, Malaysia)
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight: 0.480kg
ISBN: 9780128196618
ISBN 10: 0128196610
Pages: 230
Publication Date: 31 July 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Author Information
Faris M. AL-Oqla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hashemite University, Jordan. During his professional career, Dr. AL-Oqla has been involved in dozens of research funded projects and his research has been recognized worldwide especially in the area of Bio-composite technology and materials selection. He has several publications in high impact Science Citation Index journals and 7 chapters in books in the field of sustainable materials and decision making selection models. S.M. Sapuan is an ‘A’ grade Professor of Composite Materials in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, at the Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is also Head of the Advanced Engineering Materials and Composite Research Centre (AEMC) at UPM. He attained his BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Newcastle, in Australia, and then went on to receive his MSc in Engineering Design, and PhD in Materials Engineering, from De Montfort University in the UK. He is a Professional Engineer, and a fellow of many professional societies including the Society of Automotive Engineers; The Academy of Science Malaysia; the International Society for Development and Sustainability; the Plastic and Rubber Institute Malaysia (PRIM); the Malaysian Scientific Association and the Institute of Materials Malaysia. He is an Honorary Member and past Vice President of the Asian Polymer Association and Founding Chairman and Honorary Member of The Society of Sugar Palm Development and Industry, Malaysia. During the course of his career, he has produced over 2000 publications including 880 journal papers, 55 books, and 180 book chapters..
