Cellulose: Development, Processing, and Applications
Sobre aquest llibre
Features:
- Delves into the specific agriculture waste/biomass waste materials used for the advanced cellulose-based production
- Outlines the potential use of the covered materials for energy production and other emerging applications
- Includes composting technology and processes using the cellulosic materials
- Overviews industrial applications of cellulose from agricultural waste/biomass waste and composting technology
- Discusses the main agricultural waste/biomass in the Asian region
This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical engineering, bioprocessing, composites, and biotechnology.
Sobre l'autor
Abu Zahrim Yaser, PhD is an Associate Professor in Waste Processing Technology at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia. He obtained his PhD from Swansea University. He has published 12 books and more than 100 other publications. His inventions in the composting systems have been adopted by Tongod and Nabawan districts in Sabah. He is the co-chair for Kundasang's Community Composting Site, a site dedicated for vegetable waste composting. He is a visiting scientist at the University of Hull.
Mohd Sani Sarjadi, PhD is currently an Associate Professor in Industrial Chemistry in the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. His PhD was awarded in 2015 and obtained from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom. His research interests include organic synthesis, polymer chemistry and all aspects of industrial chemistry. He had published numerous articles in local and international refereed journals and conference proceedings. He is an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom (Chartered Chemist); Associate Member of the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry; and Professional Technologist (Material Science Technology), Malaysia Board of Technologists.
Junidah Lamaming, PhD is currently a fellow researcher at Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She obtained her PhD in 2016 in the field of nanocellulose and nanofiber science and technology from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. She was rewarded an IAAM Scientist Award from International Association of Advanced Materials. Her research interests include nanocellulose fiber and applications, polymer blends, reinforced/filled polymer composites, characterization and production of lignocellulose-based composites and fire-retardants, bioadhesives and biopolymers using sustainable methods. Over the years, she has published articles in a significant number of high impact journals, conference papers and a book in her related research areas. She also contributes her expertise and knowledge by reviewing international and national publications. She is a member of Malaysia Board of Technologists.
