Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites edited by Dhorali Gnanasekaran.

This book comprises a collection of chapters on green biopolymer nanocomposites. The book discusses the preparation, properties, and applications of different types of biodegradable polymers. An overview of recent advances in the fabrication of biopolymers nanocomposites from a variety of sources, i...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Gnanasekaran, Dhorali (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
Edition:1st ed. 2019.
Series:Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials,
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Green biopolymers and their Nanocomposites
  • 2. Green polymer composites, based on polylactic acid (PLA) and fibers
  • 3. Magnetic Cellulose Green Nano-Composite Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metal Ions in Water/Waste Water
  • 4. Biocomposites reinforced with nanocellulose for packaging applications
  • 5. Chitosan in food packaging applications
  • 6. Nanostructured Biopolymer Composites for Orthopedic Application
  • 7. Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery
  • 8. Opportunities for PLA and its bio-blends for various applications
  • 9. Biodegradable polymer based nanocomposite
  • 10. The use of Biopolymers in Food Packaging
  • 11. Biopolymer Composites and Bionanocomposites for Energy Applications
  • 12. Biopolymers and Nanocomposites for Civil Engineering Applications
  • 13. Bioactivity of Plant Extracts Encapsulated in Polymeric Nanofibres for Medicine and Drug Delivery
  • 14. Eco-friendly Polymer Nanocomposites and its Applications
  • 15. Polysaccharide Nanocomposites.