Biopolymers: Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications

Biopolymers: 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. 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 INDICE: 1. Introduction to biopolymer synthesis, properties, and applications2. Synthesis and processing of smart biopolymers and bionanocomposites3. Starch biomedical dispositives and new co-biopolymers obtained by enzymatic synthesis4. Structural and functional properties of biopolymers5. Synthesis of bioplastics with piezoelectric properties6. Modification and processing of biopolymers and biocomposites and applications of biodegradable polymer blends7. Processing of biopolymers for active food packaging applications8. Processing of smart biopolymers and nanocomposites with shape memory properties9. Development of biodegradable polymers by electrospinning for water purification10. Biopolymers as template for synthesis and assembly of nanomaterials11. Biopolymers and bionanocomposites for biomedical applications12. Synthesis of green biopolymers from plant-based monomers for different applications13. Catalytic synthesis of bio-sourced polyesters from epoxides and anhydrides14. Catalytic synthesis of polycarbonate by using CO215. Properties of completely biodegradable 3D-printed plastics16. Automotive applications of biodegradable polymers

• ISBN: 978-0-323-90939-6
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 400
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2022
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés