Materials for Sustainable Environmental, Energy, and Bioresource Applications

This proceedings book showcases the latest research and developments in materials sciences and their applications for solving environmental and energy-related challenges. The book features insightful contributions from leading researchers, academics, professionals, and students in the field, who share their expertise, experiences, and perspectives on the key issues and innovations in materials sciences and engineering. The book is helpful to those interested in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, or bioresource utilization.

Addresses interdisciplinary approaches and collaborations, highlighting the importance of integrating materials science Covers latest research and developments in materials science and their applications Presents case studies and practical examples that demonstrate the real-world impact of materials science

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Synergistic Effects Between Plasma and Photocatalysis at Different Scales: Removal of Mixtures of Pollutants in Air.- Effect of Whey Protein Isolate and Carnauba Wax Bilayer Coatings on the Barrier Properties of Cellulose-based Materials for Food Packaging Application.- Using Fly Ash to Enhance the Mechanical Properties, Alkali Resistance and Waterproofing of Wall Primer Coating.- Synthesis of Antimicrobial and Biodegradable Polyhydroxybutyrate Films Embedded with Zinc Oxide NPs by Casting Method.- Preparation of Cotton Coated with ZnO-Ag Hybrid NPs for Photocatalytic Inactivation of Bacteria under LED Light.- Innovations in Textile Technology Against Pathogenic Threats: A Review of the Recent Literature.- Synthesis of an Ecological Material for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Bisphenol A.- Water-based Acrylic Polymer/TiO2 Coatings: Influence of the Size of TiO2 Particles (micro- and nano-) on Mechanical Characteristics and Weathering Resistance.- Conversion of Residual Biomass to 2D Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications.- Efficiency of Activated Carbon from Date Palm Leaf Sheath in Removing of Methylene Blue from Aqueous Solution: Pyrolysis Optimisation.- Optimization of Initial Cutting Parameters for a Turning Process Based on the Response Surface Methodology.- Identification of the Elements of an Industrial Rubber of Unknown Formulation.- Elastomer Service Life: The Role of Thermal and Mechanical Test Data in Predictive Analysis.- Mathematical Modeling for Identifying the Unknown Thermal Properties of Material in Phase Change Memory.- Modeling and Optimization of the Adsorption Process of Pharmaceutical Residues in Aqueous Solution by the Experimental Design Method.