Biodegradable poly (lactic acid): synthesis, modification, processing and applications

'Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Modification, Processing and Applications' describes the preparation, modification, processing, and the research and applications of biodegradable poly (lactic acid), which belong to the biomedical and environment-friendly materials. Highly illustrated, the book introduces systematically the synthesis, physical and chemical modifications, and the latest developments of research and applications of poly (lactic acid) in biomedical materials. The book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of materials science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, biomedicine, chemistry, environmental sciences, textile science and engineering, package materials, and so on. Dr. Jie Ren is a professor at theInstitute of Nano and Bio-Polymeric Materials, School of Material Science andEngineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China. Discusses novel biodegradable materials and applications in a highly evolving market. First book to systematically introduce poly (lactic acids). Describes wide applications from biomaterials to environmental packaging. Highly illustrated. INDICE: Introduction.- Raw materials. Synthesis and manufacture of poly (lactic acid). Modification of poly (lactic acid). Processing of poly (lactic acid). Application in the field of commodity and industry product. Application in the field of biomedical materials. Standard and Test Methods.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-17595-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 240
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés