Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering
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Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering
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APPLICATIONS OF BIOPOLYMERS IN SCIENCE, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING
Single volume resource covering the many different applications of biopolymers, along with foundational knowledge like biodegradability and recent advancements
Along with providing in-depth discussions on the fundamentals of biopolymers, such as synthesis, fabrication technologies, and properties, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers the applications of biopolymers in various fields such as biotechnology, construction and civil engineering, tissue engineering, dairy technology, packaging, electronics, food, medicine, tissue engineering, and biotechnology. Overall, the text conveys a broad overview of the field, enabling readers to grasp both the fundamentals and applications of the subject.
Edited by three highly qualified academics with significant experience in the field, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers sample topics such as:
- Biopolymer blends, IPNs, gels, composites, and nanocomposites, and the properties, fabrication and applications of synthetic biopolymers
- Role of biopolymers and their composites in sustainable agriculture, covering recent developments and future perspectives
- Polymers suitable for the fabrication of prosthetics, and polymers' uses in different stages of drug delivery and drug design
- Life cycle analysis, biodegradability, and advances in the overall field of biopolymers, along with polymers and biopolymers in sensing applications
Covering both foundational knowledge and a myriad of applications, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering is an essential resource on the subject for practitioners, researchers, and scientists in polymer science and engineering, materials science, surface science, bioengineering, chemical engineering, and any industry/field interested in biopolymers and/or nanocomposites.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- 1 Introduction to Biopolymers, Their Blend, IPNs, Gel, Composites, and Nanocomposites
- 2 Synthetic Biopolymers: Properties, Fabrication, and Applications
- 3 Role of Biopolymers and Their Composites in Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
- 4 Biopolymer in Bioengineering and Medical Technology
- 5 Biopolymers and Composites in Tissue Engineering
- 6 Biopolymers, Composites, Nanocomposites, and Gels in Biotechnology
- 7 Biopolymers, Blends, Composites, Gels, and Thin Films in Drug Delivery and Drug Design
- 8 Biopolymers and Their Composites for Biotechnological Applications
- 9 Biobased Polymers, Their Composites and Blends in Electronics
- 10 Polymers and Biopolymers in Sensing
- 11 Applications of Biopolymers in Construction and Civil Engineering
- 12 Biopolymers and Functional Biopolymers in Food Technology
- 13 Biopolymers in Food Packaging
- 14 Nanofiber Composites for Packaging Applications
- 15 Polymers, Their Composites, Blends, and Nanocomposites for the Fabrication of Prosthetics
- Index
- End User License Agreement