Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites

Provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers and their blends and composites

Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa (Edited by), Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai (Edited by), Suchart Siengchin (Edited by), M. Ramesh (Edited by)

9780128237915

Paperback, published 8 November 2021

768 pages, 196 illustrations (20 in full color)
22.9 x 15.2 x 4.6 cm, 1 kg

Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites, with discussions on preparation, properties and applications. Sections cover natural rubber-based polymer blends, soy-protein, cellulose, chitin, starch-based, PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends, Poly (ethylene succinate), PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites.

1. Introduction to biodegradable polymers 2. Natural rubber-based polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites 3. Soy protein-based polymer blends, and composites 4. Extraction and characterization of cellulose 5. Cellulose based blends and composites 6. Chitin and chitosan-based blends and composites 7. Starch based blends and composites 8. PLA based blends and composites 9. PHBV based blends and composites 10. PCL based blends and composites 11. PVA based blends and composites 12. PBAT based blends and composites 13. Poly(ethylene succinate), polybutylene succinate and Poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) based blends and composites 14. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) based blends and composites 15. Poly(Propylene Carbonates) based blends and composites 16. Miscellaneous biodegradable polymers

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]