Sarat Kumar Swain – författare

Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications addresses the challenges researchers face regarding the creation of nanostructured polymer composites that not only have superior performance and mechanical properties, but also have acceptable biological function. This book discusses current efforts to meet this challenge by discussing the multidisciplinary nature of nanostructured polymer composite biomaterials from various fields, including materials science, polymer science, biomedical engineering and biomedicine. This compilation of existing knowledge will lead to the generation of new terminology and definitions across individual disciplines. As such, this book will help researchers and engineers develop new products and devices for use in effective medical treatment.

Summarizes the most recent strategies to develop nanostructured polymer composite biomaterials for biomedicine Outlines the major preparation and characterization techniques for a range of polymer nanocomposites used in biomedicine Explores the design of new types of nanostructured polymer composites for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, gene therapy and bone replacement

Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition: Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment presents comprehensive and practical insights into emerging technologies and strategies that drive industrial decarbonization, clean energy production, and the global energy transition.This book outlines a detailed roadmap to achieving net zero emissions, addressing key areas such as the decarbonization of agri-nutrients, sustainable aviation fuel production, and the transformation of the refinery sector. It explores the economic and environmental dimensions of industrial decarbonization, the application of artificial intelligence in chemical industries, carbon capture and utilization, circular economy models, and techno-economic assessments.The authors have extensive industrial and research experience. Each chapter offers a realistic perspective on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization and the energy transition across diverse industrial sectors.This book serves as a valuable reference for engineers, researchers, R&D professionals, and industry experts engaged in sustainable process development, as well as academic scholars and advanced students focusing on energy transition, renewable energy, decarbonization technologies, and sustainability.Offers comprehensive coverage of decarbonization and energy transition strategies tailored to specific industrial sectorsPresents practical and scalable solutions supported by industry expertise, case studies, and techno-economic analysisHighlights emerging technologies and innovative pathways, including green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization

The main focus of this book is to explore the chemistry and health impact of different alcoholic beverages. It is important to know the chemical composition of alcoholic beverages before consumption, as ethyl alcohol is not their only component. There is a common misconception that "a small dose of alcoholic beverage is good for health." However, this “small” is not a well-defined amount, and beyond a certain level, the consumption of alcoholic beverages becomes injurious to human health. Therefore, the effect of alcoholic beverages on health is influenced by their chemistry.This book reveals a detailed study of the chemistry and health impacts of various modern alcoholic beverages. It provides comprehensive explanations covering historical aspects, chemical composition, health impacts, and legal regulations of different beverages, including beer, champagne, wine, rum, port wine, brandy, gin, whiskey, vodka, and tequila. A significant portion of this book is also dedicated to the purification and ageing of alcohols, as well as factors affecting their quality and taste. The subject matter comprehensively covers information on virtually all contemporary alcoholic beverages.Important features of this book include the following:Chemistry of alcoholic beverages and their consumption limitsFermentation, brewing, distillation processes, and ageing of alcoholic beveragesHealth benefits and harmful effects of alcoholic beveragesInformation about top-selling products, serving techniques, laws, and regulationsBalance between positive and negative aspects with respect to social and economic impactsThis book bridges the gap between scientific discourse and public understanding by addressing questions, answers, and arguments of chemists, researchers, doctors, and health-conscious individuals.

"[This book] reframes biomass from a linear end-of-life challenge into a circular beginning fueling a low-carbon future." — Dr. Ranjith Krishna Pai, DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Goverment of IndiaExpert solutions for the technical, environmental, and economic challenges presented by biohydrogen productionIn Lignocellulosic Biomass to Biohydrogen: A Circular Economy and Sustainable Approach to Decarbonization, a team of distinguished researchers delivers a comprehensive review of the available lignocellulose feedstocks for biohydrogen production and contemporary insights into new production technologies. The authors describe different management and research strategies in forestry, agriculture, agroforestry, and grasslands-based lignocellulosic biomass techniques designed to mitigate global warming.This book offers effective solutions for decision makers involved in biohydrogen development who wish to contribute to hitting climate change targets. It also explores state-of-the-art circular economy approaches that fit neatly into practical sustainability frameworks, as well as real-world case studies on biohydrogen projects.Readers will also find Thorough examinations of the use of biohydrogen in forestry, agriculture, algal, and agroforestryComprehensive explorations of the different types of reactors, like stirred tank, packed bed, fluidized bed, and trickling filterPractical discussions of the optimization of biohydrogen production processes that leads to improved yields, reduced costs, and increased scalabilityComplete treatments of actual biohydrogen projects, including their design, implementation, and performancePerfect for research scholars in engineering and chemical engineering instructors, this book will also benefit graduate and doctoral students in energy, environmental, and biotechnology fields with an interest in process development and cost-cutting strategies.

Sensors are significantly relevant to many aspects of life. The advancements in nanotechnology-based sensing systems are giving rise to exciting developments in sensor applications. Recently, nanocomposites have become highly promising candidates for the designing of new chemical sensing and biosensing platforms.Graphene-based nanocomposites have been successfully employed in many sensing applications in view of their excellent physical properties including high surface area, electrical conductivity, flexibility and optical transparency. They provide remarkable advantages such as lower fabrication costs, improved biocompatibility, prominent sensitivity, stability and selectivity for effective real-world implementation.The aim of the book is to give an overview on the properties and novel applications of graphene-based nanocomposites as chemical and biosensors. Chapters highlight various biosensing applications such as diabetes monitoring, cancer cell detection, virus, bacteria, DNA, protein and amino acid sensing, as well as hormone and cholesterol detection. Moreover, chemical sensing applications like gas, alcohol, and food toxin sensing, heavy metal ion detection, and H2O2 sensing are also covered. The book is ideal for postgraduates, analytical chemists, biomedical scientists and researchers in both academic and industrial settings working on materials science, chemical science and nanotechnology.

Nanocomposites play a vital role as catalysts during organic synthesis. Catalytic applications remain an emerging area of interest, especially the synergism between morphological aspects and catalytic performance. The strong interfacial interaction of reactant with the surface of nanocomposites during reaction gives an enhancement in rate and yield of the product. This book explores the advantages of nanocomposite catalysts when compared with conventional catalysts, covering oxidation, reduction, hydrogenation, coupling, and rearrangement reactions catalysed by nanocomposite catalysts along with synthesis of rings, heterocyclic systems and name reactions.

This book presents a unified overview of eco-friendly bionanocomposites on the basis of characterization, design, manufacture, and application. It also explores replacing conventional materials with bionanocomposites with a focus on their use in packaging applications.In addition, the book broadens readers’ insights by providing illustrations and tables summarizing the latest research on the packaging applications of different bionanocomposites. By offering a detailed account of this field of research and describing real-world applications, it enables researchers, scientists, and professionals in industry to develop a more informed understanding of the need for bionanocomposites in the development of green, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging applications.

This book presents a unified overview of eco-friendly bionanocomposites on the basis of characterization, design, manufacture, and application. It also explores replacing conventional materials with bionanocomposites with a focus on their use in packaging applications.In addition, the book broadens readers’ insights by providing illustrations and tables summarizing the latest research on the packaging applications of different bionanocomposites. By offering a detailed account of this field of research and describing real-world applications, it enables researchers, scientists, and professionals in industry to develop a more informed understanding of the need for bionanocomposites in the development of green, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging applications.

The book presents chitosan and chitosan-based nanocomposites and their extensive applications in medical science. Utilization of chitosan nanostructured composites in different biomedical applications is highlighted. The book is suitable to be used as reference/textbook for studying the biological aspects of chitosan hybrid materials and their efficacy in different therapeutic applications. The important features of the book are summarized as follows:Chitosan as an overviewKey biological aspects of chitosan-based nanocompositesSynthetic techniques for fabrication of chitosan nanocomposites for biomedical applicationsDesigning of chitosan-based smart materials for release of therapeuticsFabrication of nanostructured chitosan-based devices for diagnosis and sensing applicationsChitosan nanocomposites for regenerative applicationsMedicinal and therapeutic efficacy of chitosan-based hybrid materials.​

The book presents chitosan and chitosan-based nanocomposites and their extensive applications in medical science. Utilization of chitosan nanostructured composites in different biomedical applications is highlighted. The book is suitable to be used as reference/textbook for studying the biological aspects of chitosan hybrid materials and their efficacy in different therapeutic applications. The important features of the book are summarized as follows:Chitosan as an overviewKey biological aspects of chitosan-based nanocompositesSynthetic techniques for fabrication of chitosan nanocomposites for biomedical applicationsDesigning of chitosan-based smart materials for release of therapeuticsFabrication of nanostructured chitosan-based devices for diagnosis and sensing applicationsChitosan nanocomposites for regenerative applicationsMedicinal and therapeutic efficacy of chitosan-based hybrid materials.​