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Inorganic Nanosheets and Nanosheet-Based Materials - Fundamentals and Applications of Two-Dimensional Systems (Paperback,... Inorganic Nanosheets and Nanosheet-Based Materials - Fundamentals and Applications of Two-Dimensional Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Teruyuki Nakato, Jun Kawamata, Shinsuke Takagi
R5,881 Discovery Miles 58 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on inorganic nanosheets, including various oxides, chalcogenides, and graphenes, that provide two-dimensional (2D) media to develop materials chemistry in broad fields such as electronics, photonics, environmental science, and biology. The application area of nanosheets and nanosheet-based materials covers the analytical, photochemical, optical, biological, energetic, and environmental research fields. All of these applications come from the low dimensionality of the nanosheets, which anisotropically regulate structures of solids, microspaces, and fluids. Understanding nanosheets from chemical, structural, and application aspects in relation to their "fully nanoscopic" characters will help materials scientists to develop novel advanced materials. This is the first book that accurately and concisely summarizes this field including exfoliation and intercalation chemistries of layered crystals. The book provides perspective on the materials chemistry of inorganic nanosheets. The first section describes fundamental aspects of nanosheets common to diverse applications: how unique structures and properties are obtained from nanosheets based on low dimensionality. The second section presents state-of-the-art descriptions of how the 2D nature of nanosheets is utilized in each application of the materials that are developed.

Photochemical Behavior of Multicomponent Polymeric-based Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016):... Photochemical Behavior of Multicomponent Polymeric-based Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Dan Rosu, Visakh P. M.
R4,384 Discovery Miles 43 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers in-depth insights into the photochemical behavior of multicomponent polymeric-based materials, with a particular emphasis on the photodegradation and photostabilization of these materials. Studying various classes of materials bases such as polysaccharides, wood, synthetic polymers, rubber blends, and nanocomposites, it offers a valuable reference source for graduate and postgraduate students, engineering students, research scholars and polymer engineers working in industry.

Polymers against Microorganisms - On the Race to Efficient Antimicrobial Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Polymers against Microorganisms - On the Race to Efficient Antimicrobial Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Juan Rodriguez-Hernandez
R3,611 Discovery Miles 36 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an introductory and general overview of advances in polymers towards their employment as antimicrobial materials. The author describes current approaches for avoiding microbial contamination, toward macro-molecular antibiotics, and prevention of antibiotic-resistant bacteria by use of polymers. He establishes the remaining issues and analyzes existing methodologies for treating bacterial infections and for preparing antimicrobial materials.

Polymer Crystallization II - From Chain Microstructure to Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Polymer Crystallization II - From Chain Microstructure to Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Finizia Auriemma, Giovanni Carlo Alfonso, Claudio De Rosa
R6,319 Discovery Miles 63 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science. The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics. Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, explaining and illustrating the important principles, and bringing together many important references of primary literature. On that basis, future research directions in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist, as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a neighboring field, or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist. Review articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors. Single contributions can be specially commissioned. Readership: Polymer scientists, or scientists in related fields interested in polymer and biopolymer science, at universities or in industry, graduate students

Rubber Nano Blends - Preparation, Characterization and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Rubber Nano Blends - Preparation, Characterization and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Gordana Markovic, Visakh P. M.
R4,366 Discovery Miles 43 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book summarizes the preparation, characterization and applications of rubber based nano blends. Rubbers from natural and synthetic polymers and their blends are discussed in the individual chapters, including nitrile, polyurethane, chlorosulphonated, polybutadiene, styrene butadiene, polychloroprene rubbers. In each chapter, contributors from academia and industry describe the preparation and characterization of the rubber blends. Therefore, a variety of characterization methods like tensile testing, differential scanning calorimetry, dynamical mechanical analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, electron microscopy, scattering and diffraction techniques, and rheology measurements are utilized. The authors evaluate the properties of the different materials and discuss numerous fields of application, ranging from biomedicine, packaging, coatings and automobile to aerospace.

Membranes - Materials, Simulations, and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Alfredo... Membranes - Materials, Simulations, and Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Alfredo Maciel-Cerda
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes current advances in the research on membranes and applications in industry, groundwater, and desalination processes. Topics range from synthesis of new polymers to preparation of membranes using new water treatments for effluents, graphite membranes, development of polymeric and ceramic materials for production of membranes intended to separate gases and liquids, and liquid-liquid phases. The authors include materials used to produce catalytic membranes for polymer synthesis. The book also details theoretical approaches and simulation of membrane processes and parameters and design.

Biopolymers in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (Hardcover): Sreerag Gopi, Preetha Balakrishnan, Matej Bracic Biopolymers in Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods (Hardcover)
Sreerag Gopi, Preetha Balakrishnan, Matej Bracic
R6,057 Discovery Miles 60 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As a result of their unique physical properties, biological membrane mimetics such as biopolymers are used in a broad range of scientific and technological applications. This comprehensive book covers new applications of biopolymers in the research and development of industrial scale nutraceutical and functional food grade products. All the major food biopolymers are included, from plant, animal and marine sources. Coverage also includes biopolymer-based drug delivery mechanisms intended for biological applications such as bio-detection of pathogens, fluorescent biological labels, and drug and gene delivery. This is the first interdisciplinary book to address this area specifically and is essential reading for those who produce the functional biopolymer materials as well as those who seek to incorporate them into appropriate nutraceutical, food and drug delivery products.

Conducting Polymer Hybrids (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Vijay Kumar, Susheel Kalia, Hendrik C.... Conducting Polymer Hybrids (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Vijay Kumar, Susheel Kalia, Hendrik C. Swart
R5,284 Discovery Miles 52 840 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a comprehensive survey about conducting polymers and their hybrids with different materials. It highlights the topics pertinent to research and development in academia and in the industry. The book thus discusses the preparation and characterization of these materials, as well as materials properties and their processing. The current challenges in the field are addressed, and an outline on new and even futuristic approaches is given. "Conducting Polymer Hybrids" is concerned with a fascinating class of materials with the promise for wide-ranging applications, including energy generation and storage, supercapacitors, electronics, display technologies, sensing, environmental and biomedical applications. The book covers a large variety of systems: one-, two-, and three-dimenstional composites and hybrids, mixed at micro- and nanolevel.

Stimuli-Responsive Interfaces - Fabrication and Application (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017):... Stimuli-Responsive Interfaces - Fabrication and Application (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Takeshi Kawai, Mineo Hashizume
R2,882 Discovery Miles 28 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book introduces recent progress in stimuli-responsive interfaces constructed on colloidal materials such as micelles and vesicles and on solid material surfaces. There is discussion of the effect of stimuli such as light, heat, pH, and electric field on changes in the morphology of the molecules at the interfaces and that of colloidal materials. The changes in the properties, such as gelation ability, dispersibility, and emulsification ability, of the resultant bulk materials containing these colloidal materials or those of the solid material are also covered. In addition, design criteria for high sensitivity, quick responsiveness, and high reversibility are presented. In each author's original system, the correlations between molecular-level responses and bulk functional responses are described as well. This book serves as an excellent guide to designing and fabricating novel, functional, eco-friendly stimuli-responsive interfaces and related materials.

Systems for Drug Delivery - Safety, Animal, and Microbial Polysaccharides (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Systems for Drug Delivery - Safety, Animal, and Microbial Polysaccharides (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Saurabh Bhatia
R3,430 Discovery Miles 34 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book details current developments in all natural polymers, with a focus on animal and microbial polysaccharides. The book examines, compares, and contrasts the efficiency of plant and algae based natural polymers in inducing immune reactions. Additionally, the book details the safety and toxicity profiles with respective regulations.

Wrinkled Polymer Surfaces - Strategies, Methods and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): C. M. Gonzalez-Henriquez, Juan... Wrinkled Polymer Surfaces - Strategies, Methods and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
C. M. Gonzalez-Henriquez, Juan Rodriguez-Hernandez
R4,402 Discovery Miles 44 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the state of the art in surface wrinkling, including current and future potential applications in biomedicine, tissue engineering, drug delivery, microfluidic devices, and other promising areas. Their use as templates, flexible electronics, and supports with controlled wettability and/or adhesion for biorelated applications demonstrate how the unique characteristics of wrinkled interfaces play a distinguishing and remarkable role. The fabrication approaches employed to induce wrinkle formation and the potential to fine-tune the amplitude and period of the wrinkles, their functionality, and their final morphology are thoroughly described. An overview of the main applications in which these buckled interfaces have already been employed or may have an impact in the near future is included. Presents a detailed description of the physical phenomena and strategies occurring at polymer surfaces to produce wrinkled surface patterns; Examines the different methodologies to produce morphology-controlled wrinkled surface patterns by means of physical and chemical treatment methods; Provides clear information on current and potential applications in flexible electronics and biomaterials, which are leading the use of these materials.

Bio-based Polymers and Nanocomposites - Preparation, Processing, Properties & Performance (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Muhammed... Bio-based Polymers and Nanocomposites - Preparation, Processing, Properties & Performance (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Muhammed Lamin Sanyang, Mohammad Jawaid
R4,621 Discovery Miles 46 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book highlights the various types of polymer and nanocomposites that can be derived from biorenewable resources. It covers various aspects of biobased polymers and nanocomposites, including preparation, processing, properties, and performance, and the latest advances in these materials. It also includes recent findings from leading researchers in academia and industry, government, and private research laboratories around the globe, providing the latest information on biobased polymers and nanocomposites. Offering an overview of the entire production process, it guides readers through all stages, from the raw source materials, processing and property characterization to application performance. This book is suitable for professionals and researchers seeking in-depth practical information as well as the fundamental science behind this. It also serves as a point of reference for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers working in the area of polymer and composites with a special emphasis on biobased materials.

Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Jin Chen, Ling Chen, Fengwei Xie, Xiaoxi... Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Jin Chen, Ling Chen, Fengwei Xie, Xiaoxi Li
R4,102 Discovery Miles 41 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book summarizes the recent advances in applications of starch in state-of-the-art drug carriers (hydrogel, micro- and nano-particulate carriers) with stimulus-responsive and target-specific properties. It also highlights the role of starch and its derivatives in transmucosal administration to improve the bioavailability of drugs. Further, it outlines the principles of effective, advanced, starch-based drug delivery systems and illustrates how these principles are key to the development of future drug delivery strategies. This interesting reference resource is useful for students, researchers and engineers in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry, polymer sciences and drug delivery.

Microwave-assisted Polymer Synthesis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016): Richard Hoogenboom, Ulrich S.... Microwave-assisted Polymer Synthesis (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Richard Hoogenboom, Ulrich S. Schubert, Frank Wiesbrock
R5,596 Discovery Miles 55 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science.The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics.Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, explaining and illustrating the important principles, and bringing together many important references of primary literature. On that basis, future research directions in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist, as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a neighboring field, or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist.Review articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors. Single contributions can be specially commissioned.Readership: Polymer scientists, or scientists in related fields interested in polymer and biopolymer science, at universities or in industry, graduate students

Nano-size Polymers - Preparation, Properties, Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016): Stoyko... Nano-size Polymers - Preparation, Properties, Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Stoyko Fakirov
R4,382 Discovery Miles 43 820 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book details all current techniques for converting bulk polymers into nano-size materials. The authors highlight various physical and chemical approaches for preparation of nano-size polymers. They describe the properties of these materials and their extensive potential commercial applications.

Multimodal Polymers with Supported Catalysts - Design and Production (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Alexandra Romina Albunia,... Multimodal Polymers with Supported Catalysts - Design and Production (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Alexandra Romina Albunia, Floran Prades, Dusan Jeremic
R5,114 Discovery Miles 51 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an overview of polyolefine production, including several recent breakthrough innovations in the fields of catalysis, process technology, and materials design. The industrial development of polymers is an extraordinary example of multidisciplinary cooperation, involving experts from different fields. An understanding of structure-property and processing relationships leads to the design of materials with innovative performance profiles. A comprehensive description of the connection between innovative material performance and multimodal polymer design, which incorporates both flexibility and constraints of multimodal processes and catalyst needs, is provided. This book provides a summary of the polymerization process, from the atomistic level to the macroscale, process components, including catalysts, and their influence on final polymer performance. This reference merges academic research and industrial knowledge to fill the gaps between academic research and industrial processes. * Connects innovative material performance to the flexibility of multimodal polymer design processes; * Provides a comprehensive description of the polymerization process from the atomic level to the macroscale; * Presents a polyhedric view of multimodal polymer production, including structure, property, and processing relationships, and the development of new materials.

Controlling the Morphology of Polymers - Multiple Scales of Structure and Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Controlling the Morphology of Polymers - Multiple Scales of Structure and Processing (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Geoffrey R Mitchell, Ana Tojeira
R2,889 Discovery Miles 28 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on controlling morphology of different scales for polymers. The authors explain the need for successful control of morphology to yield target macroscopic physical properties in the application of polymers to diverse areas such as engineering materials, nanodielectrics and photonic crystals. The book combines specialized chapters with an introduction to the morphology of polymers and the range of experimental techniques available to evaluate it.

Bioactive Polysaccharide Materials for Modern Wound Healing (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018): Tina Maver, Uros Maver, Tanja Pivec,... Bioactive Polysaccharide Materials for Modern Wound Healing (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)
Tina Maver, Uros Maver, Tanja Pivec, Manja Kurecic, Zdenka Persin, …
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the first concise book that includes different aspects of naturally-derived components for wound healing. It presents the first exhaustive review of modern techniques in wound dressing development. With a growing, ageing population and the rapid growth of the wound-care market, the authors explore the current trend of bio-based products (active components and host materials) in this field. After a short introduction into modern solutions in wound-care and modern techniques in wound-dressing development, the authors, leaders in the field, explore natural-based components (drugs, extracts, materials etc.); safety and efficiency assessments (biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and in vitro performance etc.); and model films as a platform for the development of new wound dressings.

Natural Polymer Drug Delivery Systems - Nanoparticles, Plants, and Algae (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Natural Polymer Drug Delivery Systems - Nanoparticles, Plants, and Algae (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Saurabh Bhatia
R3,499 Discovery Miles 34 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes 200 bio-polymers, including the most recent and advanced nanotechnology applications. The applications of various bio-medical and other future potential uses are covered and examined in depth. Systematic discussion of current leading natural polymers is also included.

Designing of Elastomer Nanocomposites: From Theory to Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017):... Designing of Elastomer Nanocomposites: From Theory to Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Klaus Werner Stoeckelhuber, Amit Das, Manfred Kluppel
R6,720 Discovery Miles 67 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The series Advances in Polymer Science presents critical reviews of the present and future trends in polymer and biopolymer science. It covers all areas of research in polymer and biopolymer science including chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, material science.The thematic volumes are addressed to scientists, whether at universities or in industry, who wish to keep abreast of the important advances in the covered topics.Advances in Polymer Science enjoys a longstanding tradition and good reputation in its community. Each volume is dedicated to a current topic, and each review critically surveys one aspect of that topic, to place it within the context of the volume. The volumes typically summarize the significant developments of the last 5 to 10 years and discuss them critically, presenting selected examples, explaining and illustrating the important principles, and bringing together many important references of primary literature. On that basis, future research directions in the area can be discussed. Advances in Polymer Science volumes thus are important references for every polymer scientist, as well as for other scientists interested in polymer science - as an introduction to a neighboring field, or as a compilation of detailed information for the specialist.Review articles for the individual volumes are invited by the volume editors. Single contributions can be specially commissioned.Readership: Polymer scientists, or& nbsp;scientists in related fields interested in polymer and biopolymer science, at universities or in industry, graduate students.

Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma,... Polymer Nanocomposites in Biomedical Engineering (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Mariappan Rajan, Basheer Ahmed, Mariam Ali S A Al-Maadeed
R4,416 Discovery Miles 44 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a thorough discussion of the physics, biology, chemistry and medicinal science behind a new and important area of materials science and engineering: polymer nanocomposites. The tremendous opportunities of polymer nanocomposites in the biomedical field arise from their multitude of applications and their ability to satisfy the vastly different functional requirements for each of these applications. In the biomedical field, a polymer nanocomposite system must meet certain design and functional criteria, including biocompatibility, biodegradability, mechanical properties, and, in some cases, aesthetic demands. The content of this book builds on what has been learnt in elementary courses about synthesising polymers, different nanoparticles, polymer composites, biomedical requirements, uses of polymer nanocomposites in medicine as well as medical devices and the major mechanisms involved during each application. The impact of hybrid nanofillers and synergistic composite mixtures which are used extensively or show promising outcomes in the biomedical field are also discussed. These novel materials vary from inorganic/ceramic-reinforced nanocomposites for mechanical property improvement to peptide-based nanomaterials, with the chemistry designed to render the entire material biocompatible.

Smart Polymer Nanocomposites - Energy Harvesting, Self-Healing and Shape Memory Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Smart Polymer Nanocomposites - Energy Harvesting, Self-Healing and Shape Memory Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Deepalekshmi Ponnamma, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, John-John Cabibihan, Mariam Al-Ali AlMa'adeed
R5,612 Discovery Miles 56 120 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book covers smart polymer nanocomposites with perspectives for application in energy harvesting, as self-healing materials, or shape memory materials. The book is application-oriented and describes different types of polymer nanocomposites, such as elastomeric composites, thermoplastic composites, or conductive polymer composites. It outlines their potential for applications, which would meet some of the most important challenges nowadays: for harvesting energy, as materials with the capacity to self-heal, or as materials memorizing a given shape.The book brings together these different applications for the first time in one single platform. Chapters are ordered both by the type of composites and by the target applications. Readers will thus find a good overview, facilitating a comparison of the different smart materials and their applications. The book will appeal to scientists in the fields of chemistry, material science and engineering, but also to technologists and physicists, from graduate student level to researcher and professional.

Elementary Processes in Organic Photovoltaics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017): Karl Leo Elementary Processes in Organic Photovoltaics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Karl Leo
R5,536 Discovery Miles 55 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume presents the results of a multi-year research programme funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Council), which explains how organic solar cells work. In this new promising photovoltaic technology, carbon-based materials are deposited by low-cost methods onto flexible substrates, thus allowing devices which open completely new applications like transparent coatings for building, solar cells integrated into clothing or packages, and many more. The investigation of organic solar cells is an interdisciplinary topic, covering physics, chemistry and engineering. The different chapters address topics ranging from the synthesis of new organic materials, to the characterization of the elementary processes such as exciton transport and separation, and the principles of highly efficient device design.

Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials - Preparation, Properties, Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018): Susheel... Polymer/POSS Nanocomposites and Hybrid Materials - Preparation, Properties, Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
Susheel Kalia, Krzysztof Pielichowski
R4,676 Discovery Miles 46 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides an overview of polymer nanocomposites and hybrid materials with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS). Among inorganic nanoparticles, functionalized POSS are unique nano-building blocks that can be used to create a wide variety of hybrid and composite materials, where precise control of nanostructures and properties is required. This book describes the influence of incorporation of POSS moieties into (organic) polymer matrices on the mechanical, thermal and flammability behavior of composites and hybrid organic-inorganic materials. Importantly, POSS-containing materials can be bio-functionalized by linking e.g. peptides and growth factors through appropriate surface modification in order to enhance the haemo-compatibility of cardiovascular devices made of these materials. This volume includes descriptions of synthesis routes of POSS and POSS-containing polymeric materials (e.g. based on polyolefines, epoxy resins and polyurethanes), presentation of POSS' role as flame retardants and as biocompatible linker, as well as the depiction of decomposition and ageing processes.

Keratin as a Protein Biopolymer - Extraction from Waste Biomass and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019): Swati Sharma, Ashok... Keratin as a Protein Biopolymer - Extraction from Waste Biomass and Applications (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)
Swati Sharma, Ashok Kumar
R2,888 Discovery Miles 28 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides information about the sources, structure, and properties of keratin as well as its applications. The extraction from different biomass sources (e.g. feathers, hairs, nails, horn, hoof, and claws) as well as the characterization methods of these extracted materials are explained. The development of bioproducts from keratins is challenging and limited since they are neither soluble in polar solvents nor in non-polar solvents. Therefore, the utilization of different microorganisms for the degradation of keratin is also discussed. The main aim of this book is to highlight the unique features of keratin and to update readers with the possible prospects to develop various value-added products from keratins. The book is highly interesting to researchers working in industry and academia on bioproducts, tissue engineering, biocomposites, biofilm, and biofibers.

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