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1 online resource |
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Half Title page; Title page; Copyright page; Preface; Chapter 1: Biomedical Applications for Thermoplastic Starch; 1.1 Starch as Source of Materials in the Polymer Industry; 1.2 Starch in Plastic Materials and Thermoplastic Starch; 1.3 Uses of Starch and TPS in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Fields; 1.4 Conclusion and Future Perspectives for Starch-based Polymers; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 2: Polyhydroxyalkanoates: The Application of Eco-Friendly Materials; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Natural Occurrence; 2.3 Bio-Synthetic/Semi-Synthetic Approach; 2.4 Environmental Aspects; 2.5 Applications |
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2.6 Biomedical Applications2.7 Biodegradable Packaging Material; 2.8 Agriculture; 2.9 Other Applications; 2.10 Scope of PHAs; 2.11 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 3: Cellulose Microfibrils from Natural Fiber Reinforced Biocomposites and its Applications; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Natural Fibers: Applications and Limitations; 3.3 Plant-based Fibers; 3.4 Chemical Composition, structure and Properties of Sisal Fiber; 3.5 Biocomposites; 3.6 Classification of Biocomposites; 3.7 Biocomposites of CMF Reinforced of Poly (Lactic Acid) |
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3.8 Effect of CMF Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties of PLA3.9 FT-IR Analysis of Untreated Sisal Fiber (UTS), Mercerized Sisal Fiber (MSF) and Cellulose Microfibrils (CMF); 3.10 Crystalline Structure of UTS, MSF and CMF; 3.11 Particle Size Determination: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM); 3.12 Thermal Properties; 3.13 Scanning Electron Microscopy; 3.14 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM); 3.15 Suggested Applications; 3.16 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Tannins: A Resource to Elaborate Aromatic and Biobased Polymers; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Tannin Chemistry; 4.3 Complex Tannins |
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4.4 Condensed Tannins4.5 Non-vascular Plant Tannins; 4.6 Extraction of Tannins; 4.7 Chemical Modification; 4.8 Heterocyclic Ring Opening with Acid; 4.9 Sulfonation; 4.10 Mannich Reaction; 4.11 Coupling Reaction; 4.12 Etherification; 4.13 Alkoxylation; 4.14 Toward Biobased Polymers and Materials; 4.15 Materials Based on Polyurethane; 4.16 Materials Based on Polyesters; 4.17 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5: Electroactivity and Applications of Jatropha Latex and Seed; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Plant Latex; 5.3 Jatropha Latex; 5.4 Jatropha Seed; 5.5 Material Preparation |
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5.6 Microscopic Observations5.7 Electroactivity in Jatropha Latex; 5.8 Electroactivity in Jatropha Latex; 5.9 Applications; 5.10 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 6: Characteristics and Applications of PLA; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Production of PLA; 6.3 Physical PLA Properties; 6.4 Microstructure and Thermal Properties; 6.5 Mechanical Properties of PLA; 6.6 Barrier Properties of PLA; 6.7 Degradation Behaviour of PLA; 6.8 Processing; 6.9 Nanocomposites; 6.10 Applications; 6.11 Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: PBS Makes its Entrance into the Family of Biobased Plastics |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Biopolymers -- Industrial applications
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Biodegradable plastics.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biochemistry.
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Biodegradable plastics
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Biopolymers -- Industrial applications
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kalia, Susheel, editor
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Avérous, Luc, editor
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| ISBN |
9781119117353 |
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1119117356 |
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9781119117360 |
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1119117364 |
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1119117348 |
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9781119117346 |
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