Polyhydroxyalkanoate (Pha) Based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites

Erscheinungsjahr 2014
ISBN: 978-1-84973-946-7
Verlag: RSC Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 247 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 516 g

There is much interest in biodegradable polymers for different uses and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have potential applications in a broad range of areas from food packaging to biomedical applications. The book will provide a comprehensive overview of the recent accomplishments in the area of polyhydroxyalkanoates providing a resource that helps find solutions to both fundamental and applied problems.

The book introduces polyhydroxyalkanoates including their biosynthesis, recovery and extraction followed by specific chapters on blends, composites and nanocomposites. The book finishes with the applications of the materials including additives in paints, adhesives, production of plastics as well as tissue engineering and drug delivery.

The book provides a reference for students and researchers in chemistry, polymer science, materials science, biotechnology and life sciences working in the field of bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites as well as those interested in its applications.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Roy, Ipsita

P M, Visakh

Fachgebiete

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

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), their blends, composites and nanocomposites: State of art, new challenges, opportunities;

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

Recovery and extraction of PHA;

Composites of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

Blends of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

Nanocomposites of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

PHA-based multiphase materials;

Modification of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Applications;

Packaging applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs);