Advanced Processing, Properties, and Applications of Starch and Other Bio-based Polymers

Erscheinungsjahr 2020
ISBN: 978-0-12-819661-8
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 230 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 480 g

Advanced Processing, Properties, and Applications of Starch and Other Bio-based Polymers presents the latest cutting-edge research into the processing and applications of bio-based polymers, for novel industrial applications across areas including biomedical and electronics. The book is divided into three sections, covering processing and manufacture, properties, and applications. Throughout the book, key aspects of sustainability are considered, including improved utilization of available natural resources, sustainable design possibilities, cleaner production processes, and waste management.

Zielgruppe

<p>Primary: Researchers and advanced students in biopolymers, polymer science, materials science, nanotechnology, and polymer chemistry</p> <p>Secondary<b>: </b>Industrial R&D and scientists working with bio-based polymers</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Al-Oqla, Faris M.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Technologie der Kunststoffe und Polymere
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Organische Chemie Polymerchemie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Polymerwerkstoffe
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Biomaterialien, Nanomaterialien, Kohlenstoff

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Biopolymer composites and sustainability2. Processing of thermoplastic starch3. The potential use of natural resin as matrix of natural fiber composites4. Processing and characterization of corn/sugar palm fiber reinforced corn starch biopolymer hybrid composite5. Development and processing of PLA, PHA and other types of biopolymer6. Nano-cellulose/starch biopolymer nanocomposites: Processing, manufacturing and application7. Thermomechanical properties of sago starch based Biocomposites8. Properties and characterization of PLA, PHA and other types of biopolymer composite9. Metal nanoparticle incorporated bioresin10. Electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers: Characterizations and applications11. Medical implementations of biopolymers12. Modern electrical applications of biopolymer13. Biopolymers in building materials14. Bioplastics for sustainable packaging

Über Autor(innen)

Al-Oqla, Faris M.
Faris M. AL-Oqla is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hashemite University, Jordan. During his professional career, Dr. AL-Oqla has been involved in dozens of research funded projects and his research has been recognized worldwide especially in the area of Bio-composite technology and materials selection. He has several publications in high impact Science Citation Index journals and 7 chapters in books in the field of sustainable materials and decision making selection models.