Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering
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Single volume resource covering the many different applications of biopolymers, along with foundational knowledge like biodegradability and recent advancements
Along with providing in-depth discussions on the fundamentals of biopolymers, such as synthesis, fabrication technologies, and properties, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers the applications of biopolymers in various fields such as biotechnology, construction and civil engineering, tissue engineering, dairy technology, packaging, electronics, food, medicine, tissue engineering, and biotechnology. Overall, the text conveys a broad overview of the field, enabling readers to grasp both the fundamentals and applications of the subject.
Edited by three highly qualified academics with significant experience in the field, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers sample topics such as:
- Biopolymer blends, IPNs, gels, composites, and nanocomposites, and the properties, fabrication and applications of synthetic biopolymers
- Role of biopolymers and their composites in sustainable agriculture, covering recent developments and future perspectives
- Polymers suitable for the fabrication of prosthetics, and polymers’ uses in different stages of drug delivery and drug design
- Life cycle analysis, biodegradability, and advances in the overall field of biopolymers, along with polymers and biopolymers in sensing applications
Covering both foundational knowledge and a myriad of applications, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering is an essential resource on the subject for practitioners, researchers, and scientists in polymer science and engineering, materials science, surface science, bioengineering, chemical engineering, and any industry/field interested in biopolymers and/or nanocomposites.
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Arunima Reghunadhan, PhD, is currently working as Assistant Professor(Adhoc) in TKM College of Engineering, Karicode, Kollam. She has completed her PhD from IIUCNN, Mahatma Gandhi University. To her credit she edited two books and published many research articles and book chapters. Her research area is in Polymer science and nanomaterials. She is currently engaged in research topics including bioderived polymer materials such as cellulose, starch, etc.
Akhina H., PhD, completed her doctoral research from Mahatma Gandhi University in the field of PVC-graphene composites. She has authored many research articles and edited three books. Currently, she is actively engaged in teaching.
Sabu Thomas, PhD, is the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, Founder Director, IIUCNN and Founder Director of School of Energy Materials. A well-known polymer scientist and research guide. He supervised more than 120 students and is serving as visiting faculty in many universities abroad.
