Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future
Microbial Biopolymers
- 1st Edition - June 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Author: Pratima Bajpai
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 5 2 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 3 5 2 5 - 9
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Request a sales quoteBiopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future: Microbial Biopolymers offers comprehensive insights into microbial biopolymer composites, evaluating strengths and weaknesses, and exploring the thermal and functional properties of natural material-reinforced biopolymers. It emphasizes process engineering en route to commercialization. Starting with an introduction and general background, it classifies biopolymers and covers microbial and composite biopolymers, from production to applications. The book then addresses future research needs and directions, making it relevant for researchers, students, professionals, analysts, and consultants in various fields.
The book delves into the latest advancements in microbial biopolymer production, commercialization strategies, and potential applications across various industries. It provides detailed analysis of biopolymer types, production processes, and practical applications. Special emphasis is placed on the future of biocomposites, eco-friendly innovations, and sustainable industrial practices. This resource is indispensable for those seeking to understand and contribute to the field of biotechnology and environmental engineering.
The book delves into the latest advancements in microbial biopolymer production, commercialization strategies, and potential applications across various industries. It provides detailed analysis of biopolymer types, production processes, and practical applications. Special emphasis is placed on the future of biocomposites, eco-friendly innovations, and sustainable industrial practices. This resource is indispensable for those seeking to understand and contribute to the field of biotechnology and environmental engineering.
- Focuses on microbial biopolymers as an initiative step towards green plastic
- Outlines appropriate technologies for the production of microbial biopolymers
- Reports new research findings on production of microbial biopolymers
- Discusses applications in diverse sectors including agriculture, food, and medicine
Researchers and advanced students in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, industrial technology, chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and process engineering; Marketing experts, Professionals, Analysts, and Consultants in biotechnology
1. Introduction and General background
1.1 Introduction
1.2 General background on biopolymers
1.3 History of biopolymers
2. Classification of Biopolymers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification
2.2.1 Natural biopolymers
2.2.2 Synthetic biopolymers
2. 2.3 Properties of biopolymers
3. Types of Microbial Biopolymers
3.1 Polyhydroxyalkanoates
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Production
3.1.3 Application
3.2 Poly-glutamic acid
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Production
3.2.3 Application
3.3 Microbial exopolysaccharides
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Production
3.3.3 Application
3.4 Bacterial cellulose
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Production
3.4.3 Application
3.5 Xanthan
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Production
3.5.3 Application
3.6 Dextran
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Production
3.6.3 Application
3.7 Pullulan
3.7.1 Introduction
3.7.2 Production
3.7.3 Application
3.8 Cyanophycin
3.8.1 Introduction
3.8.2 Production
3.8.3 Application
3.9 Levan
3.9.1 Introduction
3.9.2 Production
3.9.3 Application
3.10 Alginates
3.10.1 Introduction
3.10.2 Production
3.10.3 Application
3.11 Levan
3.11.1 Introduction
3.11.2 Production
3.11.3 Application
3.12 Agarose
3.12.1 Introduction
3.12.2 Production
3.12.3 Application
3.13 Glucans
3.13.1 Introduction
3.13.2 Production
3.13.3 Application
3.14 Gellans
3.14.1 Introduction
3.14.2 Production
3.14.3 Application
3.15 Hyaluronic acid
3.15.1 Introduction
3.15.2 Production
3.15.3 Application
3.16 Polyphosphate
3.16.1 Introduction
3.16.2 Production
3.16.3 Application 3.17 Chitin
3.17.1 Introduction
3.17.2 Production
3.17.3 Application
3.18 Chitosan
3.18.1 Introduction
3.18.2 Production 3.18.3 Application
3.19 Scleroglucan
3.19.1 Introduction
3.19.2 Production
3.19.3 Application
3.20 Polylactic acid
3.20.1 Introduction
3.20.2 Production
3.20.3 Application
4. Biopolymer composites
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Biocomposites derived from Polylactic acid
4.3 Biocomposites derived from Polyhydroxyalkanoate
4.4 Biocomposites derived from Polyglutamic acid
4.5 Biocomposites derived from Alginate
4.6 Biocomposites derived from Chitins
4.7 Biocomposites derived from Chitosan
4.8 Nanocellulose-reinforced biocomposites
5. Environmental effects of microorganism derived biopolymers compared to the synthetic polymers
6. Research Needs: Setting Priorities for Future Directions
6.1 Research needs
6.2 Directions for further research
1.1 Introduction
1.2 General background on biopolymers
1.3 History of biopolymers
2. Classification of Biopolymers
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification
2.2.1 Natural biopolymers
2.2.2 Synthetic biopolymers
2. 2.3 Properties of biopolymers
3. Types of Microbial Biopolymers
3.1 Polyhydroxyalkanoates
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Production
3.1.3 Application
3.2 Poly-glutamic acid
3.2.1 Introduction
3.2.2 Production
3.2.3 Application
3.3 Microbial exopolysaccharides
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Production
3.3.3 Application
3.4 Bacterial cellulose
3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Production
3.4.3 Application
3.5 Xanthan
3.5.1 Introduction
3.5.2 Production
3.5.3 Application
3.6 Dextran
3.6.1 Introduction
3.6.2 Production
3.6.3 Application
3.7 Pullulan
3.7.1 Introduction
3.7.2 Production
3.7.3 Application
3.8 Cyanophycin
3.8.1 Introduction
3.8.2 Production
3.8.3 Application
3.9 Levan
3.9.1 Introduction
3.9.2 Production
3.9.3 Application
3.10 Alginates
3.10.1 Introduction
3.10.2 Production
3.10.3 Application
3.11 Levan
3.11.1 Introduction
3.11.2 Production
3.11.3 Application
3.12 Agarose
3.12.1 Introduction
3.12.2 Production
3.12.3 Application
3.13 Glucans
3.13.1 Introduction
3.13.2 Production
3.13.3 Application
3.14 Gellans
3.14.1 Introduction
3.14.2 Production
3.14.3 Application
3.15 Hyaluronic acid
3.15.1 Introduction
3.15.2 Production
3.15.3 Application
3.16 Polyphosphate
3.16.1 Introduction
3.16.2 Production
3.16.3 Application 3.17 Chitin
3.17.1 Introduction
3.17.2 Production
3.17.3 Application
3.18 Chitosan
3.18.1 Introduction
3.18.2 Production 3.18.3 Application
3.19 Scleroglucan
3.19.1 Introduction
3.19.2 Production
3.19.3 Application
3.20 Polylactic acid
3.20.1 Introduction
3.20.2 Production
3.20.3 Application
4. Biopolymer composites
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Biocomposites derived from Polylactic acid
4.3 Biocomposites derived from Polyhydroxyalkanoate
4.4 Biocomposites derived from Polyglutamic acid
4.5 Biocomposites derived from Alginate
4.6 Biocomposites derived from Chitins
4.7 Biocomposites derived from Chitosan
4.8 Nanocellulose-reinforced biocomposites
5. Environmental effects of microorganism derived biopolymers compared to the synthetic polymers
6. Research Needs: Setting Priorities for Future Directions
6.1 Research needs
6.2 Directions for further research
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 1, 2025
- No. of pages (Paperback): 300
- No. of pages (eBook): 300
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443335242
- eBook ISBN: 9780443335259
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Pratima Bajpai
Dr. Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a Consultant in the field of Paper and Pulp. She has over 36 years of experience in research at the National Sugar Institute, University of Saskatchewan, the Universitiy of Western Ontario, in Canada, in addition to the Thapar Research and Industrial Development Centre, in India. She also worked as a visiting professor at the University of Waterloo, Canada and as a visiting researcher at Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. She has been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in the list published in October 2022. This is the third consecutive year that she has made it into the prestigious list. Dr. Bajpai’s main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology. She has contributed immensely to the field of industrial biotechnology and is a recognized expert in the field. Dr. Bajpai has written several advanced level technical books on environmental and biotechnological aspects of pulp and paper which have been published by leading publishers in the USA and Europe. She has also contributed chapters to a number of books and encyclopedia, obtained 11 patents, written several technical reports, and has implemented several processes in Indian Paper mills. Dr. Bajpai is an active member of the American Society of Microbiologists and is a reviewer of many international research journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant-Pulp and Paper, Kanpur, India