Biopolymer Membranes and Films: Health, Food, Environment, and Energy Applications

Biopolymer Membranes and Films: Health, Food, Environment, and Energy Applications presents the latest techniques for the design and preparation of biopolymer-based membranes and films, leading to a range of cutting-edge applications. The first part of the book introduces the fundamentals of biopolymers, two-dimensional systems, and the characterization of biopolymer membranes and films, considering physicochemical, mechanical and barrier properties. Subsequent sections are organized by application area, with each chapter explaining how biopolymer-based membranes or films can be developed for specific innovative uses across the health, food, environmental and energy sectors. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students involved in biopolymer science, polymer membranes and films, polymer chemistry and materials science, as well as for those in industry and academia who are looking to develop materials for advanced applications in the health, food science, environment or energy industries. Presents detailed coverage of a range of novel applications in key strategic areas across health, food, environment and energyConsiders the difficulties associated with two-dimensional materialsAssists the reader in selecting the best materials and properties for specific applicationsHelps researchers, scientists and engineers combine the enhanced properties of membranes and films with the sustainable characteristics of biopolymer-based materials INDICE: 1. Fundamentals of biopolymers and global demand 2. Fundamentals of two-dimensional systems: membranes and films 3. Characterization of biopolymers membranes and films: Physicochemical, mechanical and barrier properties Part II. Applications of biopolymer membranes/films in health 4. Membranes of biopolymers as wound dressings 5. Drug delivery systems based on biopolymers 6. Transdermal patches of biopolymers 7. Oral disintegrating films of biopolymers for drug delivery 8. Biopolymer films for dentistry applications 9. Biopolymer membranes in tissue engineering 10. Radiotherapy applications: membranes/films against irradiation 11. Biopolymers membranes in cosmetic sheet masks 12. Biopolymer coatings for bone-implants 13. Biopharmaceuticals purification using biopolymer membranes Part III. Applications of biopolymer membranes/films in environmental and energy 14. Heavy metal removal from industrial effluents using biopolymers membranes 15. Pesticides removal from industrial effluents using biopolymers membranes 16. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) removal using biopolymers films/membranes 17. Hormones removal using biopolymers films/membranes 18. CO2 separation performance by biopolymers membranes 19. Biopolymer membranes in fuel cells applications 20. Biopolymer membranes for battery applications Part IV. Applications of biopolymer membranes/films in food 21. Application of edible biopolymer coating to extend storage life of fresh fruits and vegetables 22. Application of edible biopolymer coatings on meats, poultry and seafoods 23. Oxygen scavenging films and coating of biopolymers for food application 24. Ethylene scavenging films and coatings of biopolymers for climateric fruits storage 25. Edible films made up of fruits and vegetables for sensory and nutritional purpose 26. Probiotic-containing edible films and coatings of biopolymers

• ISBN: 978-0-12-818134-8
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés