Natural Polymers

Industry Techniques and Applications

Buch | Softcover

X, 370 Seiten

2018 | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-79950-6 (ISBN)

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This book introduces the most recent innovations in natural polymer applications in the food, construction, electronics, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries. The authors provide perspectives from their respective range of industries covering classification, extraction, modification, and application of natural polymers from various sources in nature. They discuss the techniques used in analysis of natural polymers in various systems incorporating natural polymers as well as their intrinsic properties.

Ololade Olatunji is a Lecturer at the University of Lagos in Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.

Classification of Natural Polymers.- Processing and Characterization of Natural Polymers.-Extraction, Purification and Modification of Natural Polymers.- Biomedical Application of Natural Polymers.- Application of Natural Polymers in Food- Marilyn Rayner.- Current Application and Challenges on Packaging Industry Based on Natural Polymer Blending.- Application of Natural Polymers in Engineering.- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products.- Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers.- Environmental Impact of Natural Polymers.- Economic Impact of Natural Polymers.- Future Outlook.

"The authors and editor have constructed a table of contents with a dozen understandable chapters. Each elegantly illustrates the progression of the title's overall subject matter. ... Strongly supported by a global menu of authors, the work itself is eloquently composed and replete with current references throughout many of its chapters. ... It is easy to enjoy this work-and most readers will. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." (L. W. Fine, Choice, Vol. 54 (1), September, 2016)

Erscheinungsdatum	18.06.2018
Zusatzinfo	X, 370 p. 118 illus., 58 illus. in color.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	581 g
Themenwelt	Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Organische Chemie
	Technik ► Maschinenbau
	Technik ► Umwelttechnik / Biotechnologie
Schlagworte	biochemical engineering • biodegradable • Food Natural Polymer • Industrial Application of Natural Polymers • Natural Polymer Application • Natural Polymer Industry • natural polymers • Source of Natural Polymer
ISBN-10	3-319-79950-9 / 3319799509
ISBN-13	978-3-319-79950-6 / 9783319799506
Zustand	Neuware