Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites Engineering Applications (eBook)

Srikanth Pilla is a Research Manager in the BIONATES theme at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to this, he was a Materials & Process Design Scientist at SuGanit Biorenewables LLC, Toledo, OH. Dr. Pilla received postdoctoral training from Stanford University and his PhD from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has published more than 50 technical papers, a textbook, and an edited volume. Additionally, he co-invented a home cleaning product (patent pending). He is a reviewer for more than 17 journals and currently serves on several SAE International technical committees. He has organized and chaired several conference sessions including SAE World Congress. Dr. Pilla currently serves as an Associate Editor for SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing.

Foreword by Amar Mohanty.

Part 1. Introduction.

Chapter 1. Bioplastics and Biocomposites and Their Applications:
A Overview (Srikanth Pilla).

Part 2. Processing of Bioplastics and Biocomposites.

Chapter 2. The Handling of Various Forms of Dry Ingredients in
Bioplastics Manufacturing and Processing Applications (Andy
Kovats).

Chapter 3. Modeling the Processing of Natural Fiber Composites
Made Using Liquid Composite Molding (Krishna M. Pillai).

Part 3. Engineering Applications of Bioplastics &
Biocomposites.

Packaging Applications.

Chapter 4. Bioplastic Based Nanocomposites for Packaging
Applications (Patricia Krawczak).

Chapter 5. Biobased Materials in Food Packaging Applications
(Siddaramaiah).

Chapter 6. PLA Foams for Packaging Applications (Kate
Parker).

Chapter 7. Polyvinyl Modified Guar-gum Bioplastics for Packaging
Applications (Ashutosh Tiwari).

Chapter 8. Starch Based Composites for Packaging Applications
(K. M. Gupta).

Chapter 9. Vegetable Oil-based Rigid Foam Composites (Chad
Ulven).

Chapter 10. Sustainable Biocomposites Based for Construction
Applications (Hazizan Akil).

Chapter 11. Starch as a Biopolymer in Construction and Civil
Engineering (Chandan Datta).

Chapter 12. Cellulose Based Green Bioplastics for Biomedical
Engineering (Ajay Mishra).

Chapter 13. Chitin and Chitosan Polymer Nanofibrous Membranes
and Their Biological Applications (Ahsanulhaq Qurashi).

Automotive Applications.

Chapter 14. Microcellular Processed PHBV Foams for Automotive
Applications (Alireza Javadi & Shaoqin Gong).

Chapter 15. Bioplastics and Vegetal Fibre Reinforced Bioplastics
in Automotive Applications (Patricia Krawczak).

General Engineering Applications.

Chapter 16. Cellulose Nanofibers Reinforced Bioplastics and
Their Applications (Susheel Kalia).

Chapter 17. Nanocomposites Based on Starch and Fibers of Natural
Origin (Fernando Wypych).

Chapter 18. Biogenic Precursors for Polyphenol, Polyester and
Polyurethane Resins (Harlin Ali).

Chapter 19. Long Biofibres & Engineered Pulps for High
Performance Bioplastics & Biocomposites (Alan
Fernyhough).

"It is well written with plenty of illustrations and
useful literature references. Studies that expand the boundaries of
bioplastics that will allow for the new materials to be applied to
most generic engineering applications."
(Bioplastics, 1 February 2012)