Hybrid Polymeric Nanocomposites from Agricultural Waste

This book examines the use of agricultural byproducts for green production of new materials. It covers nanoparticles synthesis from agricultural wastes and nanocomposite development and considers possible biomedical and engineering applications.

Dr. Sefiu Adekunle Bello is a lecturer/researcher from Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Kwara State University. He is an associate editor for Technoscience Journal for Community Development in Africa published by Kwara State University Press and Assistant Director for Centre of Professional/Continuous Education, Kwara State University, Malete. He has authored more than fifty reputable publications, two book chapters and a patent.

1. Emerging Materials in Polymer Reinforcement.  2. An Overview of the Sources, Structure, Applications and Biodegradability of Agricultural Wastes.  3. Nanocomposites Based on Nanoparticles from Agricultural Wastes.  4. Organic and Inorganic Nanoparticles from Agricultural Waste.  5. Computational Approaches to Polymeric Nanocomposites.  6. Agricultural Waste Reinforced Polyethylene-Based Hybrid Nanocomposites: Design Formulations and Mechanical Properties.  7. Delonix Regia Pod Particles Reinforced Nanocomposites: Properties Comparison between Recycled and Virgin Low-Density Polyethylene.  8. Particulate Reinforced Polylactic Composites: Synthesis, Properties and Applications.  9. Parquetina nigrescens-date Seed Pod Particle Polymethylmethacrylate Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications.  10. Particulate Hybrid Epoxy Nanocomposite: Structures, Tensile Properties Regression Analysis and Applications.  11. Parquetina nigrescens Reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites for Engineering Applications.  12. Polymeric Nanocomposite for Artificial Implants.