Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 3: Versatile Applications

The Handbook of Natural Polymers Volume Three : Versatile Applications explores advanced and emerging applications of polymers from natural sources. The book introduces the state-of-the-art, along with opportunities in natural polymers with advanced applications before presenting coverage of natural polymers applied to specific cutting-edge applications. Areas covered include biosensing, drug carriers, cosmetics, tissue engineering, textiles, adhesives and coatings, food, super adsorbents, automotive and construction, 3D printing, paper, nanoelectronics, energy storage, military, smart devices, water purification, dentistry, agriculture, and packaging. In each case, a methodical approach enables readers to understand natural polymer sources, preparation, properties, appropriate applications, emerging materials and new avenues. The final two chapters consider end-of-life themes, including environmental remediation of natural polymers and their transformation to biofuels. As part of a Three-volume handbook offering comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will be of interest to all those looking to gain a broad knowledge of natural polymers, including academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers and R&D professionals from a range of disciplines and industries. Supports selection and preparation of novel natural polymer-based materials for use in a range of demanding environmentsIncludes an extensive range of natural polymer sources, including established biopolymers and emerging materialsCovers state-of-the-art applications in biomedicine, cosmetics, food, packaging, automotive, construction, electronics, energy, 3D printing, water purification, and more INDICE: 1. Opportunities and versatile applications of natural biopolymers- State of the art2. Polysaccharides for biosensing3. Novel applications of Albumin as drug carrier4. Collagen and its cosmetic applications5. Tissue engineering applications of Silk fibroin6. Silk fibroin as biosensor7. Applications of natural biopolymers in Textile Industry8. Natural biopolymer adhesives/coatings9. Natural polymers for Food Industry10. Natural polymers as super adsorbents11. Automotive and construction applications of Natural polymers12. Natural polymers for 3D printing13. Natural polymers for paper Industry14. Role of Natural polymers in nanoelectronics15. Natural polymers for pervaporation, separation and fuel cell applications16. Role of Natural polymers in military17. Hydrogels, aerogels and foams of natural biopolymers and its applications18. Smart device applications of natural polymer-ionic liquid composites19. Development of Natural polymer membranes/beads for water purification20. Bio medical and dental applications of Natural polymers21. Wound healing applications of natural polymers22. Gelatin as supercapacitors and batteries23. Agricultural applications of shellac24. Batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cell applications of natural polymers25. Packaging applications of natural polymers an alternative to synthetic polymers26. Transformation of natural polymers to biofuels27. Environmental remediation of natural polymers

• ISBN: 978-0-323-99858-1
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 700
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2025
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés