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Biopolymers
Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications
- 1st Edition - April 21, 2023
- 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 quoteThroughout 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
1 Introduction to biopolymer synthesis, properties, and emerging applications
2 Enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of polyesters,polyamides, and poly(ester-co-amide)s: a promising approach toward a greener synthetic pathway
3 Iongels prepared from biopolymers and their applications
4 Natural fibers: an important source in material design
5 Design of bioplastics with piezoelectric properties
6 The incorporation of new functionalities to biocomposites for biomedical applications
7 Processing of biopolymer loaded with porous inorganic fillers encapsulating active substance for active food packaging applications
8 Bio-based templates at the service of nanotechnology: a promising approach for a sustainable future
9 Biopolymers for the development of living materials for biomedical applications
10 Bio-based polymers synthesized from furan derivatives
11 Catalytic synthesis of biosourced polyesters from epoxides and cyclic anhydrides
12 Catalytic synthesis of polycarbonates using carbon dioxide
13 Automotive applications of biodegradable polymers
- No. of pages: 478
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: April 21, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323909396
- eBook ISBN: 9780323909402
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Valentina Sessini
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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.
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