Half Title page -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Marine Polymers -- 1.1 Marine Microbes -- 1.2 Marine Microgels -- 1.3 Polymer Production from Marine Algae -- 1.4 Marine Bioadhesive Analogs -- 1.5 Medical Applications -- 1.6 Polymer Production from Marine Sponge -- 1.7 Chitin and Chitosan from Marine Origin -- 1.8 Carbohydrates -- 1.9 Poly(3-hydroxy butyrate) from Marine Bacteria -- 1.10 Metal Ion Absorption -- 1.11 Fish Elastin Polypeptide -- 1.12 Cosmetic Uses -- 1.13 Protein Hydrolyzate -- References -- Chapter 2: Marine Applications -- 2.1 Marine Polymer Coatings -- 2.2 Foams -- 2.3 Antifouling -- 2.4 Electrochemical Impedance and Noise Data for Polymer Coated Steel -- 2.5 Seawater Immersion Ageing of Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polymer Laminates -- 2.6 Post-Fire Mechanical Properties of Marine Polymer Composites -- 2.7 Corrosion -- 2.8 Marine Ropes -- 2.9 Marine Diesel Engine Lubricants -- 2.10 Lubricant for Smoothing Caulking Joints -- 2.11 Marine Well Applications -- References -- Chapter 3: Waterborne Polymers -- 3.1 Analytical and Characterization Techniques -- 3.2 Synthesis Methods -- 3.3 Aqueous Dispersions of Pigments -- 3.4 Waterborne Coatings -- 3.5 Special Applications -- References -- Chapter 4: Water-Resistant Polymers -- 4.1 Coatings -- 4.2 Biodegradable Resins -- 4.3 Water-Based Printing Inks -- 4.4 Reinforcing Fibers -- 4.5 Paper Industry Applications -- 4.6 Masonry Products -- 4.7 Medical Uses -- 4.8 Membranes -- 4.9 Personal Care Compositions -- 4.10 Package Uses -- 4.11 Grouting Compositions -- 4.12 Xerogels -- References -- Index -- General Index.