A Handbook of Applied Biopolymer Technology: Synthesis, Degradation and Applications
Scientists are conducting active research in different fields of engineering, science and technology by adopting the Green Chemistry Principles and methodologies to devise new processes, with a view to help protect and ultimately save the environment from further anthropogenic interruptions and damage. With this in mind, the book provides an up-to-date, coherently written and objectively presented set of chapters from eminent international researchers who are actively involved in academic and technological research in the synthesis, (bio)degradation, testing and applications of biodegradable polymers and biopolymers. This pool of the latest ideas, recent research and technological progress, together with a high level of thinking with a comprehensive perspective, makes the emerging field of biodegradable polymer science and engineering (or bio-based polymers) linked to environmental sustainability, the essence of this key publication. The handbook consists of chapters written and contributed by international experts from academia who are world leaders in research and technology in sustainability and biopolymer and biodegradable polymer synthesis, characterisation, testing and use. The book highlights the following areas: green polymers; biopolymers and bionanocomposites; biodegradable and injectable polymers; biodegradable polyesters; synthesis and physical properties; discovery and characterization of biopolymers; degradable bioelastomers, lactic acid based biodegradable polymers; enzymatic degradation of biodegradable polymers; biodegradation of polymers in the composting environment; recent development in biodegradable polymers; research and applications and biodegradable foams. The book is aimed at technical, research-orientated and marketing people in industry, universities and institutions. It will also be of value to the worldwide public interested in sustainability issues and biopolymer development as well as others interested in the practical means that are being used to reduce the environmental impacts of chemical processes and products, to further eco-efficiency, and to advance the utilization of renewable resources for a bio-based production and supplier chain. Readers will gain a comprehensive and consolidated overview of the immense potential and ongoing research in bio-based and biodegradable polymer science, engineering and technology to make the world greener.
A Handbook of Applied Biopolymer Technology: Synthesis, Degradation and Applications, The Royal Society of Chemistry, 2011.
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Chapter 1: History of Sustainable Bio-based Polymersp1-21ByTim A. Osswald;Tim A. OsswaldUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, MadisonWI 53706-1572United States of AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:Sylvana García-RodríguezSylvana García-RodríguezUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 1513 University Avenue, MadisonWI 53706-1572United States of AmericaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 2: Synthetic Green Polymers from Renewable Monomersp22-78ByNaozumi TeramotoNaozumi TeramotoChiba Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, 2-17-1 Tsudanuma, NarashinoChiba 275-0016JapanSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 3: Polyhydroxyalkanoates: The Emerging New Green Polymers of Choicep79-101ByRanjana Rai;Ranjana RaiUniversity of Westminster, Department of Molecular and Applied Biosciences, 115 New Cavendish StreetLondon, W1W 6UWUKSearch for other works by this author on:Ipsita RoyIpsita RoyUniversity of Westminster, Department of Molecular and Applied Biosciences, 115 New Cavendish StreetLondon, W1W 6UWUKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Fully Green Bionanocompositesp102-128ByP. M. Visakh;P. M. VisakhCentre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, P. D. Hills P.O.Kottayam686560KeralaIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Sabu Thomas;Sabu ThomasCentre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, P. D. Hills P.O.Kottayam686560KeralaIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Laly A. PothanLaly A. PothanDepartment of Chemistry, Bishop Moore College, MavelikareKeralaIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Biopolymer-based Nanocompositesp129-148ByKikku Fukushima;Kikku FukushimaPolitecnico di Torino sede di Alessandria, Viale Teresa Michel 515121 AlessandriaItalySearch for other works by this author on:Daniela Tabuani;Daniela TabuaniConsorzio PROPLAST, Strada Savonesa 9, 15057 Rivalta ScriviaAlessandriaItalySearch for other works by this author on:Cristina AbbateCristina AbbateDipartimento di Scienze Agronomiche, Agrochimiche e delle Produzioni animali (DACPA), University of Catania, Via S. Sofia 9895123 CataniaItalySearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 6: Biodegradable Polyesters: Synthesis and Physical Propertiesp149-196ByJasna Djonlagic;Jasna DjonlagicBelgrade University, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000BelgradeSerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:Marija S. NikolicMarija S. NikolicBelgrade University, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Karnegijeva 4, 11000BelgradeSerbiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 7: Synthesis and Characterization of Thermoplastic Agro-polymersp197-242ByC. J. R. Verbeek;C. J. R. VerbeekSchool of Engineering, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105Hamilton 3240New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:J. M. BierJ. M. BierSchool of Engineering, University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105Hamilton 3240New ZealandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Degradable Bioelastomers: Synthesis and Biodegradationp243-290ByQ. Y. Liu;Q. Y. LiuBeijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, School of Chemistry and Environment, Xueyuan Road of Haidian District, 100191BeijingPeople's Republic of ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:L. Q. Zhang;L. Q. ZhangBeijing University of Chemical Technology, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beisanhuan East Road of Chaoyang District, 100029BeijingPeople's Republic of ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:R. ShiR. ShiLaboratory of Bone Tissue Engineering of Beijing Research Institute of Traumatology and OrthopaedicsBeijing 100035People's Republic of ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Functionalization of Poly(L-lactide) and Applications of the Functionalized Poly(L-lactide)p291-310ByXiuli Hu;Xiuli HuState Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesChangchun 130022P. R. ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Xiabin JingXiabin JingState Key Laboratory of Polymer Physics and Chemistry, Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesChangchun 130022P. R. ChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 10: Biodegradation of Poly (3-hydroxyalkanoates)p311-331ByRachana Bhatt;Rachana BhattBRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120GujaratIndiaDepartment of Microbiology, Shri A. N. Patel Postgraduate Institute, Charotar Education Society, Anand – 388 001GujaratIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Kamlesh Patel;Kamlesh PatelBRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120GujaratIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Ujjval TrivediUjjval TrivediBRD School of Biosciences, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar – 388 120GujaratIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: Degradation of Biodegradable and Green Polymers in the Composting Environmentp332-364ByAckmez Mudhoo;Ackmez MudhooUniversity of Mauritius, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringRéduitMauritiusSearch for other works by this author on:Romeela Mohee;Romeela MoheeUniversity of Mauritius, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringRéduitMauritiusSearch for other works by this author on:Geeta D. Unmar;Geeta D. UnmarUniversity of Mauritius, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of EngineeringRéduitMauritiusSearch for other works by this author on:Sanjay K. SharmaSanjay K. SharmaJaipur Engineering College & Research Centre, JECRC FoundationJaipur, RajasthanIndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 12: Biodegradable Polymers: Research and Applicationsp365-387ByX. W. Wei;X. W. WeiSichuan University, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, 610041ChengduChinaSearch for other works by this author on:G. Guo;G. GuoSichuan University, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, 610041ChengduChinaSearch for other works by this author on:C. Y. Gong;C. Y. GongSichuan University, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, 610041ChengduChinaSearch for other works by this author on:M. L. Gou;M. L. GouSichuan University, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, 610041ChengduChinaSearch for other works by this author on:Zhi Yong QianZhi Yong QianSichuan University, West China Medical School, West China Hospital, State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, 610041ChengduChinaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 13: Impacts of Biodegradable Polymers: Towards Biomedical Applicationsp388-418ByY. Omidi;Y. OmidiResearch Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIranSearch for other works by this author on:S. DavaranS. DavaranResearch Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIranSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 14: Biodegradable Injectable Systems for Bone Tissue Engineeringp419-451ByRichard T. Tran;Richard T. TranThe University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Bioengineering, 500 UTA BlvdArlington, Texas 76109USASearch for other works by this author on:Dipendra Gyawali;Dipendra GyawaliThe University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Bioengineering, 500 UTA BlvdArlington, Texas 76109USASearch for other works by this author on:Parvathi Nair;Parvathi NairThe University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Bioengineering, 500 UTA BlvdArlington, Texas 76109USASearch for other works by this author on:Jian YangJian YangThe University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Bioengineering, 500 UTA BlvdArlington, Texas 76109USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 15: Production of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from Activated Sludgep452-472ByM. Suresh Kumar;M. Suresh KumarSolid and Hazardous Waste Management Division, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru MargNagpur 440 020IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:Tapan ChakrabartiTapan ChakrabartiFormer Acting Director, National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nehru MargNagpur 440 020IndiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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