Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future
Microbial Biopolymers
- 1st Edition - August 15, 2025
- Latest edition
- Author: Pratima Bajpai
- Language: English
Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future: Microbial Biopolymers offers comprehensive insights into microbial biopolymer composites, evaluating strengths and weakne… Read more
Description
Description
Biopolymers 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.
Key features
Key features
- 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
Readership
Readership
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
Table of contents
Table of contents
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
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 26, 2025
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Pratima Bajpai
Pratima Bajpai is currently working as a consultant in the field of paper and pulp. Her research career spans about 40 years, having worked at the National Sugar Institute, the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Western Ontario, and 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 the Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. Dr. Bajpai’s main areas of expertise are industrial biotechnology, pulp and paper, and environmental biotechnology.
Affiliations and expertise
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