Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose

Ts. Dr. Md Rezaur Rahman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Energy Sustainability, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia. Since 2012, he has also served as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Faculty of Engineering, Tokushima University, Japan. His academic journey includes experience as a teaching assistant at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and as a Research Project Leader under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. In 2015, he was appointed as an External Supervisor at the Faculty of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Rahman holds a Ph.D. from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and brings over 12 years of experience in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. His research expertise spans conducting polymers, nanocomposites, and advanced materials, including graphene, nanoclay, fire retardants, and nanocellulose-reinforced polymer composites. He has made significant contributions to the development of hybrid-filled polymer blends and the chemical modification of lignocellulosic fibers such as jute, coir, and kenaf. To date, Dr. Rahman has authored seven books, 20 book chapters, and over 200 articles in international journals, establishing himself as a prominent researcher in polymer science and nanotechnology. He is also listed in Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list of the world's most cited scientists.

• 1. Sources of cellulose2. Extraction, types, and classification of cellulose3. Cellulose interunit linkages and model compounds4. Advanced techniques for characterizing cellulose5. Cellulose-based aerogels6. Cellulose reinforcement in thermoplastic composites7. Cellulose reinforcement in thermoset composites8. Cellulose reinforcement in bioplastic composites9. Cellulose-based composite carbon nanofibers10. Cellulose-reinforced rubber composites11. Cellulose-derived carbon fibers12. Cellulose-based foaming materials13. Utilization of nanocellulose as reinforcement in biodegradable biomaterials14. Applications of cellulose materials and their composites