Natural Polymers: Volume 1: Composites (rsc Green Chemistry)
by Sabu Thomas /
2012 / English / PDF
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In the search for sustainable materials, natural polymers present
an attractive alternative for many applications compared to their
synthetic counterparts derived from petrochemicals. The two
volume set, Natural Polymers, covers the synthesis,
characterisation and applications of key natural polymeric
systems including their morphology, structure, dynamics and
properties. Volume one focuses on natural polymer composites,
including both natural and protein fibres, and volume two on
natural polymer nanocomposites. The first volume examines the
characterization, life cycle assessment and new sources of
natural fibres and their potential as a replacement for synthetic
fibres in industrial applications. It then explores the important
advancements in the field of wool, silk, spidersilk and mussel
byssus fibres. The second volume looks at the properties and
characterization of cellulose, chitosan, furanic, starch, wool
and silk nanocomposites and the potential industrial applications
of natural polymer nanocomposites. With contributions from
leading researchers in natural polymers from around the globe,
Natural Polymers provides a valuable reference for material
scientists, polymer chemists and polymer engineers.
In the search for sustainable materials, natural polymers present
an attractive alternative for many applications compared to their
synthetic counterparts derived from petrochemicals. The two
volume set, Natural Polymers, covers the synthesis,
characterisation and applications of key natural polymeric
systems including their morphology, structure, dynamics and
properties. Volume one focuses on natural polymer composites,
including both natural and protein fibres, and volume two on
natural polymer nanocomposites. The first volume examines the
characterization, life cycle assessment and new sources of
natural fibres and their potential as a replacement for synthetic
fibres in industrial applications. It then explores the important
advancements in the field of wool, silk, spidersilk and mussel
byssus fibres. The second volume looks at the properties and
characterization of cellulose, chitosan, furanic, starch, wool
and silk nanocomposites and the potential industrial applications
of natural polymer nanocomposites. With contributions from
leading researchers in natural polymers from around the globe,
Natural Polymers provides a valuable reference for material
scientists, polymer chemists and polymer engineers.