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Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer in the world
after cellulose, mainly derived from the food waste of shrimp and
crabs. Chitosan is the most important derivative of chitin. Thanks
to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, biocompatibility,
bioactivity, and versatile chemical and physical properties, chitin
and chitosan derivatives are used in a wide variety of
applications, including water treatment, cosmetics and toiletries,
food and beverages, healthcare/medical, and agrochemicals. Chitin
and Chitosans in the Bioeconomy covers all major aspects of chitin
and chitosan, including structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation,
properties of chitin and derivatives, applications, and market. It
offers a special focus on the bioeconomy, which is the renewable
segment of the circular economy. Describes the structure,
biosynthesis, and biodegradation of chitin and chitosan Covers
chitin- and chitosan-based products Details valorization of these
materials Presents information on shell biorefineries Chitin and
Chitosans in the Bioeconomy serves as a reference for polymer
scientists and engineers and is also accessible to economists and
advanced students.
Starch is the most widespread and abundant reserve carbohydrate in
plants and is unique in that it can be used for the production of
food, materials in bio-based products, and energy. Starch in the
Bioeconomy covers the structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation,
properties, and applications of starch in the context of the
bioeconomy. The book Describes the present state of cognition of
the starch granule Discusses physicochemical aspects and
digestibility Considers physical, chemical, and biochemical
processes to yield a variety of starch substrates Examines
starch-based products including bioethanol, plastics, and
composites and their use in various sectors including food,
materials and energy Covers the valorization of starch as a pillar
of the bioeconomy The book is aimed at researchers and industry
professionals focused on the development of starch science,
technology, and economics. Built on a reliable and well-documented
base of information, the book presents the paths that remain to be
taken to decipher this still mysterious resource that has
contributed so much to the rise of humanity.
Hemicelluloses and Lignin in Biorefineries provides an
understanding of lignocellulosic biomass, which is mainly composed
of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. It promotes the
valorization of these molecules in the context of the bioeconomy
and presents hemicelluloses and lignin, which are generated in
lignocellulosic biorefineries, as the molecules of the future. The
viability of these molecules lies in their renewability and
potential. This book covers all aspects of hemicelluloses and
lignin including structure, biosynthesis, extraction,
biodegradation, and conversion. The book also looks ahead to the
socioeconomic and environmental value of biobased industry and
emphasizes an understanding of the potential of lignocellulosic
biomass.
Hemicelluloses and Lignin in Biorefineries provides an
understanding of lignocellulosic biomass, which is mainly composed
of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin. It promotes the
valorization of these molecules in the context of the bioeconomy
and presents hemicelluloses and lignin, which are generated in
lignocellulosic biorefineries, as the molecules of the future. The
viability of these molecules lies in their renewability and
potential. This book covers all aspects of hemicelluloses and
lignin including structure, biosynthesis, extraction,
biodegradation, and conversion. The book also looks ahead to the
socioeconomic and environmental value of biobased industry and
emphasizes an understanding of the potential of lignocellulosic
biomass.
Biomass is the physical basis of the bioeconomy, the renewable
segment of the circular economy, and as a CO2-neutral part of the
carbon cycle, biomass is an efficient carbon sink. Demand for
biomass is increasing worldwide because of its advantages in
replacing fossil-based materials and fuels, which presents the
challenge of reconciling this increased demand with the sustainable
management of ecosystems, including forests and crops. This
reference book discusses the role of biomass in the bioeconomy and
focuses on the European Union and the United States, the first two
regions to develop a bioeconomy strategy with an obvious effect on
the bioeconomy developments in the rest of the world. Significant
developments in other areas of the world are addressed. Features:
Provides strategies for optimal use of biomass in the bioeconomy
Defines and details sources, production, and chemical composition
of biomass Describes conversion, uses, and sustainability of
biomass Biomass in the Bioeconomy: Focus on the EU and US will
appeal to an interdisciplinary audience of readers working in the
fields of chemical and environmental engineering.
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