Biobased Aerogels

Sabu Thomas is professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. He received Ph.D from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and a B.Tech in Polymer Science and Technology from Cochin University. Prof. Thomas has gained additional experience as a visiting professor at a number of universities around the world. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a member of the American Chemical Society, his research has led to the publication of some 360 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, several book chapters and patents. The co-editor of four books, he has been a visiting professor and lecturer at some of the world's leading polymer research laboratories.

Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels: An Introductory Outlook; Chitin/Chitosan Based Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Cellulose Based Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Starch Based Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Alginate and Carrageenan Based Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Protein-based Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Hybrid Green Aerogels: Processing and Morphology; Modelling and Simulations of Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels; Biodegradation of Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels; Thermal, Electrical, Insulation and Fire Resistance Properties of Polysaccharide and Protein-based Aerogels; Mechanical, Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels; Tuning Microscopic and Mechanical Properties of Bio-based Aerogels; Applications of Aerogels in Aerospace and Packaging; Cellulose and Protein Aerogels for Oil Spill Cleaning, Life Science and Food Engineering Applications; Applications of Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels in Thermal Insulation; Biomedical Applications of Polysaccharide and Protein Based Aerogels