Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites

Chemistry, Biotechnology and Materials Science

Khalid Mahmood Zia, Mohammad Zuber, Muhammad Ali

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN:
  9780128123607
• eBook ISBN:
  9780128123614
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Biochemistry
• Index: Biological Sciences

Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences offers considerable detail on the origin of algae, extraction of useful metabolites and major compounds from algal bio-mass, and the production and future prospects of sustainable polymers derived from algae, blends of algae, and algae based composites. Characterization methods and processing techniques for algae-based polymers and composites are discussed in detail, enabling researchers to apply the latest techniques to their own work. The conversion of bio-mass into high value chemicals, energy, and materials has ample financial and ecological importance, particularly in the era of declining petroleum reserves and global warming. Algae are an important source of biomass since they flourish rapidly and can be cultivated almost everywhere. At present the majority of naturally produced algal biomass is an unused resource and normally is left to decompose. Similarly, the use of this enormous underexploited biomass is mainly limited to food consumption and as bio-fertilizer. However, there is an opportunity here for materials scientists to explore its potential as a feedstock for the production of sustainable materials. - Provides detailed information on the extraction of useful compounds from algal biomass - Highlights the development of a range of polymers, blends, and composites - Includes coverage of characterization and processing techniques, enabling research scientists and engineers to apply the information to their own research and development - Discusses potential applications and future prospects of algae-based biopolymers, giving the latest insight into the future of these sustainable materials

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• List of Contributors
• About the Editors
• Foreword
• Preface
• Chapter 1. Algal-Based Biopolymers
• Chapter 2. Synthetic Materials and the Problems They Pose
• Chapter 3. Microalgae: A Promising Feedstock for Energy and High-Value Products
• Chapter 4. Origin of Algae and Their Plastids
• Chapter 5. Algal Polysaccharides, Novel Application, and Outlook
• Chapter 6. Algae-Based Biologically Active Compounds
• Chapter 7. Production and Processing of Algal Biomass
• Chapter 8. Algae Biotechnology: A Green Light for Engineered Algae
• Chapter 9. A Biorefinery Processing Perspective for the Production of Polymers
• Chapter 10. Blends of Algae With Natural Polymers
• Chapter 11. Algae-Based Polyurethane Blends and Composites
• Chapter 12. Algae-Derived Polyester Blends and Composites
• Chapter 13. Algae-Based Polyolefins
• Chapter 14. Chlorella-Based Composites
• Chapter 15. Alginate Blends of Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) for Higher Physicomechanical Properties: Rationale of Making Heteropolymers
• Chapter 16. Alginate-Poly(Ethylene) Glycol and Poly(Ethylene) Oxide Blend Materials
• Chapter 17. Alginate-Based Hybrid Nanocomposite Materials
• Chapter 18. Characterization Techniques for Algae-Based Materials
• Chapter 19. Processing Techniques of Algae-Based Materials
• Chapter 20. Future Prospects of Algae-Based Materials
• Index