Natural Polymers: Perspectives and Applications for a Green Approach

ISBN-13: 9781771889605 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 316 str.

Jissy Jacob; Fernando Gomes; Józef T. Haponiuk

Opis

Covers the synthesis, characterizations, and properties of natural polymeric systems, including their morphology, structure, and dynamics. It also introduces the most recent innovations and applications of natural polymers and their composites in the food, construction, electronics, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries.

Spis treści

1. Polymeric Composites and Microplastics: Regulatory and Toxicological Perspectives 2. Natural Polymers: Applications, Biocompatibility, and Toxicity 3. Development of Biocomposites from Industrial Discarded Fruit Fibers 4. Characteristics and Prospects of Controlled Release of Fertilizers Using Natural Polymers and Hydrogels 5. Chitosan Biopolymer for 3D Printing: A Comprehensive Review 6. Potential Applications of Chitosan-Based Sorbents in Nuclear Industry: A Review 7. Spray-Dried Chitosan and Alginate Microparticles for Application in Hemorrhage Control 8. High-Intensity Ultrasonication (HIU) Effect on Sunn Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composite: A Physicochemical Treatment Toward Fiber 9. Tribological Behavior of Coconut Shell–Fly Ash–Epoxy Hybrid Composites: An Investigation 10. Cellulose Acetate-TiO2-Based Nanocomposite Flexible Films for Photochromic Applications 11. Effect of Thermal Treatment on Structure and Properties of Plasticized Starch–Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Blend Films