Biopolymers
Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications
- 1st Edition - April 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Valentina Sessini, Srabanti Ghosh, Marta E.G. Mosquera
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 9 3 9 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 9 4 0 - 2
Biopolymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications presents the state-of-the-art in biopolymers, bringing together detailed information on synthesis strategies, proces… Read more
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Request a sales quoteBiopolymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications presents the state-of-the-art in biopolymers, bringing together detailed information on synthesis strategies, processing and cutting-edge applications. The book begins by introducing the synthesis, processing and structural and functional properties of smart biopolymers and bionanocomposites. Subsequent chapters focus on the synthesis and preparation of biopolymers with valuable properties or for specific advanced applications, including piezoelectric properties, shape memory properties, biodegradable polymer blends, synthesis and assembly of nanomaterials, synthesis of green biopolymers, and catalytic synthesis of bio-sourced polyesters and polycarbonate, as well as applications in active food packaging, water purification, biomedicine, 3D printing, and automotive.
Throughout the book, there are analyses of different synthesis strategies and processing methods and their role and use in different fields of application, whilst the important challenges relating to scalable processing and shaping and micro and nano structuration are also discussed. The book also strives to balance the synthetic aspects of biopolymers with physical principles, highlighting biopolymer-based architectures including composite or hybrid conjugates, providing in-depth discussion of important examples of reaction mechanisms, and exploring potential applications of biopolymer and conjugates, ranging from physical to chemical and biological systems.
Throughout the book, there are analyses of different synthesis strategies and processing methods and their role and use in different fields of application, whilst the important challenges relating to scalable processing and shaping and micro and nano structuration are also discussed. The book also strives to balance the synthetic aspects of biopolymers with physical principles, highlighting biopolymer-based architectures including composite or hybrid conjugates, providing in-depth discussion of important examples of reaction mechanisms, and exploring potential applications of biopolymer and conjugates, ranging from physical to chemical and biological systems.
- Provides the reader with a broad and detailed overview of the latest advances in biopolymers, covering synthesis, processing, properties and applications
- Examines synthesis strategies and processing methods, focusing on green and sustainable catalytic synthesis approaches for biopolymer production
- Reviews smart applications of biopolymers, including active food packaging, photocatalytic, electric, electronic, piezoelectric, antimicrobial, environmental, and more
Researchers, scientists, and advanced students working with bio-based materials, and across polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, and materials science and engineering, R&D, engineers, and producers interested in the development of biopolymers or bioplastics for advanced applications (biomedical, automotive, environmental, packaging, etc.)
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of Contributors
- Foreword
- Chapter 1. Introduction to biopolymer synthesis, properties, and emerging applications
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Biopolymers
- 1.3 Biopolymers applications
- 1.4 Topics covered in this book
- 1.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 2. Enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of polyesters, polyamides, and poly(ester-co-amide)s: a promising approach toward a greener synthetic pathway
- Abstract
- List of abbreviations
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Biobased polymers
- 2.3 Enzymes in polymer synthesis
- 2.4 Conclusion and perspective
- References
- Chapter 3. Iongels prepared from biopolymers and their applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Biopolymers for iongels preparation
- 3.3 Applications
- 3.4 Prospective
- References
- Chapter 4. Natural fibers: an important source in material design
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Sugar cane and henequen, two fiber-producing crops available in tropical geography
- 4.3 Morphology and ranking of natural fibers and interphases
- 4.4 Interphase characterization
- 4.5 Bagasse fibers in material design: products in the market
- 4.6 Preparing products with discontinuous henequen fibers by extrusion method
- 4.7 Preparation of unidirectional henequen fiber composites
- 4.8 Some current and projected applications
- 4.9 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5. Design of bioplastics with piezoelectric properties
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Piezoelectric effect
- 5.3 Piezoelectricity in natural biopolymers
- 5.4 Piezoelectricity in optically active bio-based polymers (poly-L-lactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate)
- 5.5 Piezoelectricity in other polar bioplastics
- 5.6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 6. The incorporation of new functionalities to biocomposites for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction: synthetic biodegradable polymers as biomaterial
- 6.2 Ceramic load: the traditional functionalities for bone healing: mechanical properties and bioactivity
- 6.3 Biometals and metals oxide: the novel trend in biodegradable biomaterials
- 6.4 Conductive polymers: a new proposal of electrical and mechanical cues
- 6.5 Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- Chapter 7. Processing of biopolymer loaded with porous inorganic fillers encapsulating active substance for active food packaging applications
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Halloysite
- 7.3 Diatomaceous earth
- 7.4 Nanocomposites based on biopolymers reinforced with halloysite or diatomites
- 7.5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 8. Bio-based templates at the service of nanotechnology: a promising approach for a sustainable future
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Template-based nanomaterials
- 8.3 Bio-based templates
- 8.4 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 9. Biopolymers for the development of living materials for biomedical applications
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Bottom-up approaches—engineered biofilms
- 9.3 Top-down approaches
- 9.4 Final remarks
- References
- Chapter 10. Bio-based polymers synthesized from furan derivatives
- Abstract
- 10.1 Furan derivatives as a second-generation biomass resource
- 10.2 Overview of furfural and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
- 10.3 Transformation of furfural to monomers for commodities production
- 10.4 Transformation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to monomer for commodities production
- 10.5 Functional monomers and its polymers
- 10.6 Aromatization of furan derivatives toward terephthalic acid
- 10.7 Furan resin
- 10.8 Polymers with monofuran in the main chain
- 10.9 Polymers containing mono-furan in the side-chain
- 10.10 Bis-furan-containing polymer
- 10.11 Bi-furan-containing polymer
- 10.12 Application of furan ring
- 10.13 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 11. Catalytic synthesis of biosourced polyesters from epoxides and cyclic anhydrides
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Catalytic synthesis and properties of bio-based polyesters
- 11.3 Postpolymerization functionalization
- 11.4 Conclusions and outlook
- References
- Chapter 12. Catalytic synthesis of polycarbonates using carbon dioxide
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Catalysts for the direct copolymerization of epoxides and CO2
- 12.3 Other routes to polycarbonates using CO2
- 12.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Chapter 13. Automotive applications of biodegradable polymers
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Biodegradable polymers used in the automotive industry and their sources
- 13.3 Biodegradable polymer blends for automotive applications
- 13.4 Biodegradable polymer composites and nanocomposites for automotive applications
- 13.5 Polyhydroxyalkanoate-based composites and nanocomposites for automotive applications
- 13.6 Future perspective of biodegradable polymers
- 13.7 Conclusion
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 478
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323909396
- eBook ISBN: 9780323909402
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Valentina Sessini
Valentina Sessini is currently GET co-funded Marie-Curie Fellow at the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain. She received her PhD in Civil Engineering and Innovative Materials from the University of Perugia, Italy, in May 2017, and completed a postdoctoral stay at the University of Mons for 15 months, contracted in the framework of the INTERREG BIOHARV project. Dr. Sessini has published 14 peer-reviewed JRC scientific publications (9 as first author) in international JCR journal of high impact factor and 6 book chapters, has participated in 5 research projects, and her work has been presented at more than 24 national and international congresses. She has a broad experience in the development of bio-based, biocompatible, biodegradable and smart polymeric materials and nanocomposites, melt processing of plastics (extrusion, injection, compression, etc.), and reactive extrusion. In recent years, her work has focused on the sustainable synthesis of biobased polymers with piezoelectric properties for energy harvesting applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Marie-Curie Fellow, Faculty of Farmacy, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, Sustainable Catalytic Processes with Organometallic Compounds Group, University of Alcalá, Scientific-Technological Campus, Madrid, SpainSG
Srabanti Ghosh
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh is currently a Senior Scientist in the Energy Materials & Devices Division, at CSIR - Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata, India. She received her PhD degree in Chemistry from UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Kolkata Centre, and Jadavpur University, India, before completing postdoctoral programs at the University of Paris SUD, France (Marie Curie co-fund) and working as GOT ENERGY TALENT co-fund Marie Curie Fellow Researcher at the Universidad De Alcala, Spain. Her main research interests include synthesis, and characterization of functional materials at the nanoscale and their photoelectrochemical properties for energy conversion devices, photocatalysts, electrocatalysts, fuel cells, and biosensor applications. Dr. Ghosh has co-authored 104 publications in international journals, 4 patents, edited 6 books, and contributed 24 book chapters, and acts as a reviewer for several SCI journals.
Affiliations and expertise
Energy Materials and Devices Division, CSIR-Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata, IndiaMM
Marta E.G. Mosquera
Marta E. G. Mosquera is currently Associate Professor at the University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain. She received her PhD degree in Chemistry from Oviedo University, and previous completed postdoctoral research stays at Cambridge University (United Kingdom) and Würzburg University (Germany). Dr. Mosquera has a broad experience in organometallic, coordination chemistry and catalysts. She has participated in 23 research projects (10 as PI) and her work has been reported in more than 112 papers in JCR journals and 90 conferences contributions (several as invited speaker). She has participated in the organization of worldwide conferences and has also been invited to give talks at various universities in Spain, Poland and the UK. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Dr. Mosquera’s research efforts are focused on homo and heterometallic main group (aluminum, potassium, etc.) compounds active in catalytic processes of polymerization of functionalized monomers and co-polymerization with CO2, aiming in particular to develop catalysts for the next generation of biopolymers.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor, Faculty of Farmacy, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Department, Sustainable Catalytic Processes with Organometallic Compounds Group, University of Alcalá, Scientific-Technological Campus, Madrid, SpainRead Biopolymers on ScienceDirect