Composites from the Aquatic Environment

This book provides a methodical compilation of deriving composites from the hidden treasure of the aquatic world, focusing on renewable, biodegradable, and easily available materials and organisms for production. It also discusses the potential applications of these composites in various end-use applications, along with the present scenario, applications, and future perspectives.

Format: Hardback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

The demand for resilient, economically viable, and sustainable composite materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties has been on the rise in the composite industries. This has led to a continuous pursuit of innovative solutions to meet these demands. One promising avenue for developing such materials is by utilizing renewable, biodegradable, and readily available organisms and materials from the aquatic environment.

This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the organisms and materials present in the aquatic environment for the production of composite materials. It delves into the diverse range of green expedients and their potential applications in the field of composites. With growing ecological and environmental consciousness, there is a significant drive to develop new and innovative materials that are both efficient and sustainable.

The book is designed to cater to students, academics, researchers, and industry players interested in composites derived from aquatic organisms. It covers the present scenario, applications, and future perspectives of these materials. The chapters in the book discuss the conversion of various materials and organisms present in aquatic environments, such as microalgae, seaweeds, chitosan, collagen, and agar cyanobacteria, into composite materials in a viable manner.

By compiling this comprehensive book, the authors aim to provide a valuable resource for those seeking to explore the potential of aquatic organisms and materials in the development of sustainable and innovative composite materials.

Weight: 705g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811953262
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023