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This first systematic scientific reference in the area of micro- and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels.Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities, discussing allthe synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers.An outstanding resource for anyone involved in the fi eld of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.
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VOLUME 1BIOPOLYMERS: STATE OF THE ART, NEW CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES Introduction Biopolymers: A Niche For Fundamental Research in Soft Matter Physics Biopolymers: An Endless Source of ApplicationsTopics Covered by the Book ConclusionsGENERAL OVERVIEW OF BIOPOLYMERS: STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES, AND APPLICATIONS IntroductionPlant Cell Wall Polysaccharides BiocompositesFuture Outlook BIOPOLYMERS FROM PLANTS Introduction Lipid and Phenolic Biopolymers Carbohydrate Biopolymers: Polysaccharides Isoprene Biopolymers: Natural RubberConcluding Remarks BACTERIAL BIOPOLYMERS AND GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BIOPOLYMERS FOR GEL SYSTEMS APPLICATION Introduction Microbial Polysaccharides as BiopolymersMicrobial Biopolymers as Drug Delivery Vehicle Polyanhydrides Recombinant Protein Polymer Production Recombinant Genetically Engineered Biopolymer : Elastin Collagen as an Ideal Biopolymer Biopolymers for Gel System Hydrogels of Biopolymers for Regenerative Medicine Supermacroporous Cryogel Matrix from Biopolymers Biopolymers Impact on Environment Conclusion BIOPOLYMERS FROM ANIMALS Introduction Chitin and Hyaluronic Acid in the Living World Milestones in Chitin History From Trehalose to Chitin Chitin Synthase Regulation of Chitin Synthesis in Fungi Organization of Chitin in the Fungal Cell Wall Organization of Chitin in the Arthropod Cuticle Chitin-Organizing FactorsSecretion and Cuticle Formation Transcriptional Regulation of Cuticle Production Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors Noncuticular Chitin in InsectsChitin as a Structural Element Application of Chitin Conclusion POLYMERIC BLENDS WITH BIOPOLYMERS Introduction Starch-Based Blends Blends with Chitosan (One Amino Group Too Much . . . ) Future Perspectives MACRO-, MICRO-, AND NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON BIODEGRADABLEPOLYMERSIntroduction Biodegradable Polymers BiocompositesNanobiocompositesIPNS DERIVED FROM BIOPOLYMERS Introduction Types of IPNs IPNs Derived from Biopolymers Manufacture of IPNs Characterization of IPNs Applications of IPNs Conclusions ASSOCIATING BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS AND HYALURONATE BIOMATERIALS IntroductionSynthesis and Self-Association of Hydrophobically Modified Derivatives of Chitosan and Hyaluronic Acid in Aqueous Solution Design of Novel Biomaterials Based on Chemically Modified Derivatives of Hyaluronic Acid ConclusionsPOLYMER GELS FROM BIOPOLYMERS Introduction Experimental MethodsPolymerization and Gelation KineticsSol?Gel Transition and Universality DiscussionImprinting the Gels Heterogeneity of Hydrogels Ionic p-Type and n-Type Semiconducting Gels Conclusions CONFORMATION AND RHEOLOGY OF MICROBIAL EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES Introduction Conformation of Polysaccharides Secondary Solid-State Structures for Microbial Polysaccharides Conformation in Solution: Solution Properties and Applications Gelling Properties in the Presence of Salts ConclusionsSULFATED POLYSACCHARIDES IN THE CELL WALL OF RED MICROALGAE Introduction Sulfated Polysaccharides from Red Microalgae ? General Overview Sulfated Polysaccharides of Red Microalgal Cell Walls: Chemical Aspects Proteins in the Cell Wall of Red Microalgae Rheology of Red Microalgal Polysaccharide Solutions Modifications of the Sulfated Polysaccharides Red Microalgal Sulfated Polysaccharide Bioactivities VOLUME 2DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY AND THERMALLY STIMULATED CURRENT ANALYSIS OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS SOLID-STATE NMR SPECTROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMERS EPR SPECTROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMERS X-RAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY: A TOOL FOR STUDYING BIOPOLYMERS LIGHT-SCATTERING STUDIES OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS X-RAY SCATTERING AND DIFFRACTION OF BIOPOLYMERSLARGE-SCALE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS BY SMALL-ANGLE NEUTRON SCATTERING MICROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS RHEO-OPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS RHEOLOGICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMSPHYSICAL GELS OF BIOPOLYMERS: STRUCTURE, RHEOLOGICAL AND GELATION PROPERTIES INTERFACIAL PROPERTIES OF BIOPOLYMERS, EMULSIONS, AND EMULSIFIERSMODELING AND SIMULATION OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMSAGING AND BIODEGRADATION OF BIOCOMPOSITES BIOPOLYMERS FOR HEALTH, FOOD, AND COSMETIC APPLICATIONS INDE
About the author
Sabu Thomas is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at Mahatma Gandhi University (India). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences. Thomas has published over 300 papers in peer reviewed journals on his polymer composite, membrane separation, polymer blend and alloy, and polymer recycling research and has edited several books.
Summary
This first systematic scientific reference in the area of micro- and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels.
Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities, discussing all
the synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers.
An outstanding resource for anyone involved in the fi eld of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.
