The new environmental regulations drive the engineers to take a holistic approach in product design. The design must include: (a) materials from renewable resource, and (b) disposability in an environment that is ecologically compatible or under natural compost increases the desired organic content of soil. The book covers three important areas: (a) processing: thermomechanical environment and systematic changes of processing variables, (b) processing - structural evolution: rheology-induced structure development, rheology independent structure development, (c) processing - morphology -...

Natural vinegar is a rich source of antioxidants that is primarily important to contribute for the protective effects of human body. This antioxidants prevent chronic conditions & aging by preventing damage to important bio-molecules e.g. DNA, proteins, lipid etc. This book focuses on the fermentation of natural vinegar from Palm juice (Borassus flabelliffer), a cheapest natural source. It is a seasonal and low priced drinking-juice in India. Palm juice contains plenty of antioxidant compounds, vitamin and trace elements. The fermentation process and media optimization of both Palm wine &...