Biopolymers

Synthesis, Properties, and Emerging Applications

Valentina Sessini, Srabanti Ghosh, Marta E.G. Mosquera

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9780323909396
• eBook ISBN: 9780323909402
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Industrial & Technical Chemistry
• Index: Technology & Engineering

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

Table of contents

• Biopolymers
• Chapter 1 Introduction to biopolymer synthesis, properties, and emerging applications
• Chapter 2 Enzyme-catalyzed synthesis of polyesters, polyamides, and poly(ester-co-amide)s: a promising approach toward a greener synthetic pathway
• Chapter 3 Iongels prepared from biopolymers and their applications
• Chapter 4 Natural fibers: an important source in material design
• Chapter 5 Design of bioplastics with piezoelectric properties
• Chapter 6 The incorporation of new functionalities to biocomposites for biomedical applications
• Chapter 7 Processing of biopolymer loaded with porous inorganic fillers encapsulating active substance for active food packaging applications
• Chapter 8 Bio-based templates at the service of nanotechnology: a promising approach for a sustainable future
• Chapter 9 Biopolymers for the development of living materials for biomedical applications
• Chapter 10 Bio-based polymers synthesized from furan derivatives
• Chapter 11 Catalytic synthesis of biosourced polyesters from epoxides and cyclic anhydrides
• Chapter 12 Catalytic synthesis of polycarbonates using carbon dioxide
• Chapter 13 Automotive applications of biodegradable polymers
• Index