Green Biopolymers and their Nanocomposites

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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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gnanasekaran, Dhorali (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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 itsApplications
  • 15. Polysaccharide Nanocomposites