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Advances in Natural Polymers

Composites and Nanocomposites

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  • © 2013

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Editors:
  1. Sabu Thomas

    1. , Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India

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  2. P. M. Visakh

    1. , Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotech., Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerlala, India

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  3. Aji. P. Mathew

    1. , Dept. Applied Physics and Mech. Eng., Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden

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  • Summarizes new research into the importance of natural polymers in human life and industry
  • One stop” reference resource for important research accomplishments in natural polymer science
  • Valuable reference source for universities and college faculties

Part of the book series: Advanced Structured Materials (STRUCTMAT, volume 18)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Natural Polymers: Their Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites: State of Art, New Challenges and Opportunities

    • P. M Visakh, Aji P. Mathew, Sabu Thomas
    Pages 1-20

  3. Cellulose Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • F. G. Torres, O. P. Troncoso, C. Torres, C. J. Grande
    Pages 21-54

  4. Chitin and Chitosan Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • Mohammad Zuber, Khalid Mahmood Zia, Mehdi Barikani
    Pages 55-119

  5. Starch Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • Long Yu, Xingxun Liu, Eustathios Petinakis, Katherine Dean, Stuart Bateman
    Pages 121-154

  6. Recent Studies on Soy Protein Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • Lucia H. Innocentini-Mei, Farayde Matta Fakhouri
    Pages 155-168

  7. Nanocarriers, Films and Composites Based on Milk Proteins

    • Ashkan Madadlou, Fatemeh Azarikia
    Pages 169-191

  8. Recent Studies on Alginates Based Blends, Composites, and Nanocomposites

    • M.M. Soledad Lencina, Noemí A. Andreucetti, César G. Gómez, Marcelo A. Villar
    Pages 193-254

  9. Advances Concerning Lignin Utilization in New Materials

    • Georgeta Cazacu, Mirela Capraru, Valentin I. Popa
    Pages 255-312

  10. Recent Studies on Hemicellulose-Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • Kirsi S. Mikkonen
    Pages 313-336

  11. Bacterial Nanocellulose for Medical Implants

    • Bibin Mathew Cherian, Alcides Lopes Leão, Sivoney Ferreira de Souza, Gabriel Molina de Olyveira, Ligia Maria Manzine Costa, Cláudia Valéria Seullner Brandão et al.
    Pages 337-359

  12. Polylactic Acid Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

    • Azman Hassan, Harintharavimal Balakrishnan, Abozar Akbari
    Pages 361-396

  13. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: The Natural Polymers Produced by Bacterial Fermentation

    • Bijal Panchal, Andrea Bagdadi, Ipsita Roy
    Pages 397-421

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 423-424
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About this book

The book summarizes in a comprehensive manner many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of natural polymers. It discusses the various attempts reporting on solving this problem from the point of view of the chemistry and the structure of natural polymers, highlighting the drawbacks and advantages of each method and proposal. Based on considerations of structure - property relations, it is possible to obtain fibers with improved strength by making use of their nanostructures and/or mesophase properties of natural polymers. The book is a unique book with contributions from the experts of the biomaterial area research. it covers all topics related to natural biomaterials such as natural rubber, cellulose, chitin, starch, hemicellulose, lignin, alginates, soy protein, casein and their bionanocomposites and applications. This book is a useful reference for scientists, academicians, research scholars and biotechnologists.

Editors and Affiliations

  • , Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India

    Sabu Thomas

  • , Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotech., Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerlala, India

    P. M. Visakh

  • , Dept. Applied Physics and Mech. Eng., Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden

    Aji. P. Mathew

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