Applications of Unsaturated Polyester Resins

Prof. Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering and the Director of the School of Energy Materials at Mahatma Gandhi University, India. Additionally, he is the Chairman of the Trivandrum Engineering Science & Technology Research Park (TrEST Research Park) in Thiruvananthapuram, India. He is the founder director of the International and Inter-university Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi University and the former Vice-Chancellor of the same institution. Prof. Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields. Dr. Thomas has been conferred with Honoris Causa (DSc) by the University of South Brittany, France. Dr. Cintil Jose's proficiency in nanocellulose and its applications, highlighted by her recent research on functionalized cellulose nanocrystals and nanocellulose-based aerogels, makes her an ideal editor for a book on nanocellulose-based adsorbents for water purification. Her work on sustainable packaging, drug delivery systems, and advanced coatings, coupled with her extensive publication record, demonstrates her innovative approach to environmental challenges. Notable papers, such as those published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, showcase her expertise in developing high-crystallinity, thermally stable materials. Additionally, her books and book chapters reflect her ability to synthesize and present complex scientific information, ensuring the edited book will be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners

1 Historical aspects of polyesters 2 Unsaturated polyester resins and their classification 3 Unsaturated polyester resins: catalysts, accelerators, and inhibitors 4 Special additives to unsaturated polyester 5 Curing of unsaturated polyester resins 6 Processing methods of unsaturated polyester 7 Hydrolytic stability of unsaturated polyesters 8 Structure-property relationship of unsaturated polyester composites 9 Modification of unsaturated polyester resin by poly(ethylene glycol) 10 Modification of unsaturated polyester resin by epoxy resin 11 Potential of natural fiber in unsaturated polyester biocomposite application 12 Applications of unsaturated polyester resins in asphalt pavements 13 Application of UPR in marine applications 14 Application of UPR in aerospace applications 15 Application of UPR in thermal insulation systems 16 Application of UPR in pipeline corrosion: protection and applications 17 Potential of unsaturated polyesters in biomedicine and tissue engineering 18 High-end applications of unsaturated polyester composites 19 Recycling and upcycling-oriented degradation of unsaturated polyester resins