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Polymer Composites for Environmental Pollution and Remediation

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Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects

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The unique blend of mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties found in polymer composites makes them a promising solution for addressing environmental pollution and remediation. These composites possess the ability to effectively eliminate pollutants from the environment using a range of methods, including adsorption, absorption, and catalysis. The integration of natural fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites has further boosted their potential for environmental applications due to their renewability and biodegradability. This abstract highlights the recent advancements in the development of polymer composites for environmental pollution and remediation. It reviews the various types of polymer composites and their pollutant removal mechanisms, as well as their potential for large-scale environmental applications. Moreover, it emphasizes the challenges and future directions in this field, including the need for a better understanding of the long-term environmental effects of these materials and the development of more sustainable manufacturing processes. In conclusion, polymer composites offer a significant potential for remediating environmental pollution and represent a promising pathway for achieving sustainable environmental management.

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  1. Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities, Ganga Institute of Technology and Management, Kablana, Jhajjar, Haryana, 124104, India

    Ankita Saini

  2. Department of Zoology, Faculty of Life Sciences, P.D.M. University, Bahadurgarh, Haryana, 124507, India

    Sunil Kumar Saini

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    Hariome Sharan Gupta

  3. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

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Saini, A., Saini, S.K. (2024). Polymer Composites for Environmental Pollution and Remediation. In: Sethi, S.K., Gupta, H.S., Verma, A. (eds) Polymer Composites: From Computational to Experimental Aspects. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0888-8_8

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