Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites
Chemistry, Biotechnology and Materials Science
- 1st Edition - June 19, 2017
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Khalid Mahmood Zia, Mohammad Zuber, Muhammad Ali
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 2 3 6 0 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 2 3 6 1 - 4
Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences offers considerable detail on the origin of algae, extraction of useful metabolit… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAlgae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences offers considerable detail on the origin of algae, extraction of useful metabolites and major compounds from algal bio-mass, and the production and future prospects of sustainable polymers derived from algae, blends of algae, and algae based composites. Characterization methods and processing techniques for algae-based polymers and composites are discussed in detail, enabling researchers to apply the latest techniques to their own work.
The conversion of bio-mass into high value chemicals, energy, and materials has ample financial and ecological importance, particularly in the era of declining petroleum reserves and global warming. Algae are an important source of biomass since they flourish rapidly and can be cultivated almost everywhere. At present the majority of naturally produced algal biomass is an unused resource and normally is left to decompose. Similarly, the use of this enormous underexploited biomass is mainly limited to food consumption and as bio-fertilizer. However, there is an opportunity here for materials scientists to explore its potential as a feedstock for the production of sustainable materials.
- Provides detailed information on the extraction of useful compounds from algal biomass
- Highlights the development of a range of polymers, blends, and composites
- Includes coverage of characterization and processing techniques, enabling research scientists and engineers to apply the information to their own research and development
- Discusses potential applications and future prospects of algae-based biopolymers, giving the latest insight into the future of these sustainable materials
Senior graduate students, professionals, biologists, biotechnologists, post-doctoral research fellows, polymer technologists and researchers from R&D laboratories working in the area of biotechnology and bio-based polymers & materials
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 19, 2017
- No. of pages (Paperback): 738
- No. of pages (eBook): 738
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128123607
- eBook ISBN: 9780128123614
KZ
Khalid Mahmood Zia
Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Affiliations and expertise
Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan; Polymer chemistry, synthetic polymers functionalized by biopolymers, material sciencesMZ
Mohammad Zuber
Professor of Polymer Sciences, Vice Chancellor, MNS University of Engineering & Technology, Multan, Pakistan
Affiliations and expertise
MNS University of Engineering & Technology, Multan, Pakistan; Polymer synthesis, specialty polymers, material sciences, industrial polymersMA
Muhammad Ali
Yanbu University College Saudi Arabia and worked as Assistant Professor of Computer Information Science at Higher Colleges of Technology United Arab Emirates.
Affiliations and expertise
Yanbu University College Saudi Arabia and worked as Assistant Professor of Computer Information Science at Higher Colleges of Technology United Arab Emirates.Read Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites on ScienceDirect