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- Links industrial significance and environmental implications
- Details chemical structure, production, processing and application
- Addresses scientists and professionals working on cellulose chemistry, from undergraduate level to expert
Part of the book series: Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials (SSPCM)
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This book presents a comprehensive survey about the most recent developments in industrial applications, processing techniques and modifications of polymers from marine sources. It systematically introduces the reader to the biomaterials Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose and Polyesters and links their interwoven industrial significance and environmental implications. The book elucidates the impact of industrial sourcing of the aquatic system for organic and inorganic matter on the environment and deepens the understanding of the industrial and economic significance of aquatic biopolymers. Further it addresses the question of how to balance the conservation of aquatic life and the industrial and economic interest in developing biodegradable alternatives for plastic. Thus the book will appeal to scientists in the field of chemistry, materials and polymer science as well as engineering.
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Book Title: Aquatic Biopolymers
Book Subtitle: Understanding their Industrial Significance and Environmental Implications
Authors: Ololade Olatunji
Series Title: Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-34709-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing 2020
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-34708-6Published: 21 January 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-34711-6Published: 21 January 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-34709-3Published: 20 January 2020
Series ISSN: 2364-1878
Series E-ISSN: 2364-1886
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 359
Topics: Polymer Sciences, Natural Resources, Materials Engineering, Biomaterials, Marine & Freshwater Sciences