Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2

Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties

1st Edition - June 25, 2024
Editors: M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas
Language: English
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The Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume Two: Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties covers modifications, functionalization, analysis and properties of polymers from natural sources. The book begins by introducing the current state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities in natural polymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of methods for chemical, physical and surface modifications, and functionalization of natural polymers, including nanocellulose composites, gluten, chitin, alginate, pectin, keratin, shellac, wool, hemicellulose, lignin, natural rubber, albumin, collagen, gelatin, zein, soya protein, silk fibroin, gutta percha and gum. The final chapters explain several other key aspects, such as microscopical and spectroscopical analysis, mechanical, thermal, and more.

The book aims to offer potential avenues for the preparation, modification, and implementation of advanced natural polymer-based materials with the desired properties for specific applications.

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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the editors
Preface
Chapter 1. Possibilities and significance of chemical modifications of natural biopolymers: State of the art
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Natural polymers
1.3. Conclusions
Chapter 2. Modifications of starch and its characterizations
2.1. Introduction
2.2. General characteristics
2.3. Modification of starch
2.4. Genetically modified starch
2.5. Modification methods
2.6. Chemical modification of starch
2.7. Physical modification
2.8. Characterization
2.9. Refrigerated storage and freeze-thaw stability
2.10. Clinical potential of modified starch
2.11. Challenges in the modification of starch and its characterization
2.12. Conclusion
Chapter 3. Physical and chemical modifications of gluten
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Composition and properties of commercial gluten
3.3. Modification of gluten protein
3.4. Conclusions
Chapter 4. Chitin extraction and development of chemically modified chitin nanofibres for biomedical applications
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Sources of chitin
4.3. Extraction of chitin
4.4. Fabrication of chitin nanofibers
4.5. Properties of chitin nanofibers
4.6. Chemical modifications of chitin nanofibers
4.7. Applications of chitin nanofibers
4.8. Conclusion
Chapter 5. Chemical modifications of alginate-based biopolymers
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Chemical modification of alginate
5.3. Manufacturing and production
5.4. Derivatives of alginate
5.5. Methods of preparation
5.6. Methods of gel formation
5.7. Functional properties
5.8. Mechanism of alginate gelation
5.9. Application of alginate
5.10. Industrial application
5.11. Conclusion
Chapter 6. Functionalization and structural evaluation of pectin
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Functionalization
6.3. Structural evaluation of pectin via rheology
6.4. Conclusion and future outlook
Chapter 7. Chemical modifications of keratin
7.1. Introduction: Brief overview of keratin
7.2. Structural features and modifications
7.3. Extraction of keratin
7.4. Keratin chemical modification
7.5. A brief overview of applications of chemically modified keratin
7.6. Sustainable management of keratin waste biomaterials
7.7. Current and future challenges
Chapter 8. Treatments on wool and structural evaluation
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Wool fibers: Obtainment, characteristics, and chemical and physical properties
8.3. Principles of conventional treatments for wool
8.4. Principles of functional treatments for wool
8.5. Wool structural evaluation
8.6. Final considerations
Chapter 9. Functionalization and characteristics of chitosan-gelatin composites for packaging applications
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Materials
9.3. Methods
9.4. Results and discussion
9.5. Conclusions
Chapter 10. Effect of modifications on natural rubber
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Chemical modification of natural rubber
10.3. Conclusion and future perspective
Chapter 11. Chemical modifications of collagen
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Modifications of collagen
11.3. Chemical modifications of collagen
11.4. Polymer blends
11.5. Genipin
11.6. Aldehyde addition
11.7. Conclusions
Chapter 12. Chemical and radiation modification of gelatin
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Overview of gelatin
12.3. Chemical composition
12.4. Properties of gelatin
12.5. Sources of gelatin
12.6. Manufacture of gelatin
12.7. Uses of gelatin
12.8. Modification of gelatin
12.9. Conclusion
Chapter 13. Chemicobiological surface modifications of zein
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Physical treatments
13.3. Biological modifications
13.4. Chemical treatments
13.5. Genetic modification for changing the characteristic of zein composition
Chapter 14. Chemical functionalization and characterization of silk fibroin materials
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Chemical structure of silk
14.3. Dyeing silk fibers
14.4. Dissolution and regeneration of silk fibroin
14.5. Conclusions and outlook
Chapter 15. Gums: Functionalization and structural analysis
15.1. Introduction
15.2. Functionalization of gums
15.3. Structural analysis of natural gums
15.4. Conclusion
Chapter 16. Production of alginate oligosaccharides and their plant growth-promoting activity: Effect of ionizing radiation processing
16.1. Introduction
16.2. Production of alginate oligosaccharides
16.3. Plant growth-promoting activity by alginate oligosaccharides
16.4. Effect of ionizing radiation processing on plant growth-promoting activity by alginate oligosaccharides
16.5. Conclusion
Chapter 17. Chromatographic analysis of modified natural biopolymers
17.1. Introduction
17.2. Importance of quantitative biopolymers analyses
17.3. Chromatographic analyses of modified natural biopolymers
17.4. Sustainability assessment of biopolymer production
17.5. Conclusion and future outlook
Chapter 18. Thermal properties of modified biopolymers
18.1. Introduction
18.2. Modification of biopolymers
18.3. Biopolymer modifications and their thermal properties
18.4. Modified biopolymers: Challenges and opportunities
Chapter 19. Electrical properties of modified natural biopolymers
19.1. Introduction
19.2. Biopolymers
19.3. Classification of natural biopolymers
19.4. Modifications of natural biopolymers
19.5. Electronic properties and applications of natural biopolymers
19.6. Conclusion
Chapter 20. Surface analysis and water contact angle of modified natural biopolymers
20.1. Introduction
20.2. Classification of natural biopolymers
20.3. Concept and types of surface modification
20.4. Hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of natural biopolymers
20.5. Surface-modified natural biopolymers
20.6. Application of surface-modified natural biopolymers
20.7. Conclusion
Chapter 21. Rheologic and shape memory properties of natural biopolymers
21.1. Introduction to shape memory polymer
21.2. Shape memory natural biopolymer
21.3. Rheology
21.4. Rheology of shape memory natural biopolymers
21.5. Applications of shape memory natural biopolymers
21.6. Summary and future outlook
Chapter 22. Environmental impact of chemically modified natural biopolymers
22.1. Introduction
22.2. Biopolymers
22.3. Classification of natural biopolymers
22.4. Production process of biopolymers
22.5. Chemical modifications of natural biopolymers
22.6. Applications of natural biopolymers
22.7. Environmental impact of chemically modified natural biopolymers
22.8. Biopolymers' impacts on the circular economy
22.9. Conclusion
Index

M.S. Sreekala

Dr. M. S. Sreekala is a Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences. She is also serving as the Director of the School of Polymer Science and Technology and Joint Director of the School of Nanoscience and Technology and International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kerala, India.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, and Joint Director, International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology and School of Nanoscience and Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Lakshmipriya Ravindran

Dr. Lakshmipriya Ravindran is a Assistant Professor at the School of Energy Materials, at the Mahatma Gandhi University in India. She has published a good number of scientific articles in the high-impact factor international journals and one of her articles is indexed as “Top Downloaded Article” of the year.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, School of Energy Materials, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India

Koichi Goda

Prof. Koichi Goda is Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Full Professor, in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, at Yamaguchi University, Japan. Prof. Goda has significant experience in areas including biopolymers, composite materials, reliability, and nanotechnology, with recent research focusing on green composites. He has received numerous awards for his work in including most recently the Meritorious Contribution Award from JCOM (Committee on Composite Materials of JSMS – The Society of Materials Science, Japan) in 2018, and the JSMS Award for Distinguished Service to Chugoku Branch in 2020.

Affiliations and expertise

Full Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yamaguchi University, Japan

Sabu Thomas

Sabu Thomas is a Senior Professor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, and also Chairman of the TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, India. He is known for his outstanding contributions in polymer science and nanotechnology.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor and Director, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, India

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Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties

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