Overview
- Editors:
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David L. Kaplan
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Center, Tufts University, Medford, USA
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Table of contents (15 chapters)
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- R. D. Gilbert, J. F. Kadla
Pages 47-95
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- Y. T.-P. Ly, L. A. Johnson, J. Jane
Pages 144-176
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- M. M. Butler, K. P. McGrath
Pages 177-194
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- P. J. Hocking, R. H. Marchessault
Pages 220-248
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- S. F. Thames, M. D. Blanton, S. Mendon, R. Subramanian, H. Yu
Pages 249-280
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- D. S. Argyropoulos, S. B. Menachem
Pages 292-322
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- P. G. Santangelo, C. M. Roland
Pages 355-366
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Back Matter
Pages 413-420
About this book
Biopolymers from Renewable Resources is a compilation of information on the diverse and useful polymers derived from agricultural, animal, and microbial sources. The volume provides insight into the diversity of polymers obtained directly from, or derived from, renewable resources. The beneficial aspects of utilizing polymers from renewable resources, when considering synthesis, pro cessing, disposal, biodegradability, and overall material life-cycle issues, suggests that this will continue to be an important and growing area of interest. The individual chapters provide information on synthesis, processing and properties for a variety of polyamides, polysaccharides, polyesters and polyphenols. The reader will have a single volume that provides a resource from which to gain initial insights into this diverse field and from which key references and contacts can be drawn. Aspects of biology, biotechnology, polymer synthesis, polymer processing and engineering, mechanical properties and biophysics are addressed to varying degrees for the specific biopolymers. The volume can be used as a reference book or as a teaching text. At the more practical level, the range of important materials derived from renewable resources is both extensive and impressive. Gels, additives, fibers, coatings and films are generated from a variety of the biopolymers reviewed in this volume. These polymers are used in commodity materials in our everyday lives, as well as in specialty products.
Editors and Affiliations
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Department of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology Center, Tufts University, Medford, USA
David L. Kaplan
