Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 1: Sources, Synthesis, and Characterization

The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Sources, Synthesis, and Characterization is a comprehensive resource that covers extraction and processing methods for polymers from natural sources, with an emphasis on the latest advances. It provides detailed coverage of various polymer types, including polysaccharides, nanocellulose, chitin and chitosan, gluten, alginate, natural rubber, gelatin, pectin, lignin, keratin, gutta percha, shellac, silk, wood, casein, albumin, collagen, hemicellulose, polyhydroxyalkanoates, zein, soya protein, and gum. The book also explores key themes such as filler interactions and properties, biocompatibility and cytotoxicity, biodegradability, life cycle, and recycling. It is intended for academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, and R&D professionals from various disciplines and industries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 700 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The Handbook of Natural Polymers: Sources, Synthesis, and Characterization is a comprehensive resource that delves into the extraction and processing methods of polymers from natural sources, with a particular focus on the latest advancements. The book begins by providing an overview of the current state-of-the-art, challenges, and opportunities in the field of natural polymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of extraction, synthesis, and characterization methods, organized by polymer type. In addition to comprehensive chapters discussing polysaccharide-based polymers, dedicated chapters offer in-depth information on nanocellulose, chitin and chitosan, gluten, alginate, natural rubber, gelatin, pectin, lignin, keratin, gutta percha, shellac, silk, wood, casein, albumin, collagen, hemicellulose, polyhydroxyalkanoates, zein, soya protein, and gum. The final chapters explore other key themes, such as filler interactions and properties in natural polymer-based composites, biocompatibility and cytotoxicity, biodegradability, life cycle, and recycling. Throughout the book, information is supported by data, and guidance is offered regarding potential scale-up and industry factors. As part of a 3-volume handbook that offers comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will be of interest to all individuals seeking a broad understanding of natural polymers, including academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, and R&D professionals from various disciplines and industries.

Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323998536