Aquatic biopolymers : understanding their industrial significance and environmental implications

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    • Olatunji, Ololade

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Aquatic biopolymers : understanding their industrial significance and environmental implications

Ololade Olatunji

(Springer series on polymer and composite materials)

Springer, 2020

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Description

This book presents a comprehensive survey about the most recent developments in industrial applications, processing techniques and modifications of polymers from marine sources. It systematically introduces the reader to the biomaterials Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose and Polyesters and links their interwoven industrial significance and environmental implications. The book elucidates the impact of industrial sourcing of the aquatic system for organic and inorganic matter on the environment and deepens the understanding of the industrial and economic significance of aquatic biopolymers. Further it addresses the question of how to balance the conservation of aquatic life and the industrial and economic interest in developing biodegradable alternatives for plastic. Thus the book will appeal to scientists in the field of chemistry, materials and polymer science as well as engineering.

Table of Contents

Introduction.- Aquatic Organisms and Materials.- Classification of Aquatic Biomaterials and Biopolymers.- Chitin.- Collagen.- Alginates.- Cellulose.- Polyesters.- Algea Biomass - Polymer Composites.- Composite Structures and Formations.- Other Polymers and Recent Innovations.- Future Perspectives and Conclusion.

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  • NCID
    BC18928621
  • ISBN
    • 9783030347086
  • Country Code
    sz
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cham
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 359 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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