Biopolymers and Biopolymer Blends: Fundamentals, Processes, and Emerging Applications

ISBN-13: 9781032542607 / Twarda / 2024 / 456 str.

Mohd Nurazzi N.

Opis

This book discusses fundamentals of biopolymers and biopolymer blends from natural and synthetic sources, synthesis, and characterization. It describes development of desired performance for specific applications in 3D printing and other emerging applications in industry.

Spis treści

1. Biopolymer Composites: Processing, Surface Modification and Characteristics. 2. Biodegradation and Compostable of Biopolymers. 3. A State of the Art Natural Biopolymers for Bionanocomposites. 4. A Review on Biopolymers in 3D Printing Technology. 5. Applications of Biopolymers Blends and Biopolymers-Based Nanocomposites. 6. Starch-Based Film with Essential Oil for Antimicrobial Packaging. 7. Advancement on Modification of Chitosan Biopolymer and Its Potential Applications. 8. Seaweed-Based Biopolymer Towards Sustainable Applications. 9. Hybrid Starch with Metal Oxide for Electronic Film. 10. Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications: Modifications and Performance. 11. Enhancing Biopolymer Hydrogel Functionality Through Surface Functionalization Networks. 12. Current Challenges and Future Prospect of Biopolymers Blends and Biopolymers-Based Nanocomposites

O autorze

H.P.S Abdul Khalil, F.I.M.M.M., (U.K.), F.I.A.A.M. (Sweden), has served at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) since 1992 and is Senior Professor at the School of Industrial Technology, USM. M.R. Nurul Fazita is Senior Lecturer of Industrial Technology at Universiti Sains Malaysia. She completed her doctoral degree in biocomposites from The University of Auckland, New Zealand. N. Mohd Nurazzi is Senior Lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia. He was awarded a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia in Materials Engineering.