Natural Polymers Industry Techniques and Applications
Title:
Natural Polymers Industry Techniques and Applications
Author:
Olatunji, Ololade. editor.
ISBN:
9783319264141
Physical Description:
X, 370 p. 118 illus., 58 illus. in color. online resource.
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
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. .
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Electronic Access:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26414-1