Synthesis and Applications of Biopolymer Composites

• Main Author: Díez-Pascual, Ana (auth)
• Other Authors: Cinelli, Patrizia (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; biodegradable films; chitosan; natural rubber; n/a; toughening; elastomer; deoxycholic acid; cellulose fibers; amphiphilic polymer; cross-link density; antioxidant activity; nanocomposites; silk fibroin; impact properties; conductivity; antimicrobial agents; Py-GC/MS; Poly(propylene carbonate); biodisintegration; peptide-cellulose conformation; nanocomposite; alginate films; toughness; protease sensor; physical and mechanical properties; biocomposites; nanocellulose; thermal decomposition kinetics; potato protein; micelles; nanofibers; mechanical properties; active packaging materials; cellulose; structural profile; glycol chitosan; glass transition; essential oils; compatibility; plasticized starch; natural fibers; biopolyester; human neutrophil elastase; biodegradation; bio-composites; fiber/matrix adhesion; ?-tocopherol succinate; MgO whiskers; carbon nanotubes; PLLA; electrospinning; chitin nanofibrils; FTIR; biopolymers composites; DMA; wheat gluten; water uptake; folic acid; polycarbonate; aerogel; surfactant; paclitaxel; chemical pre-treatment; biomass; thermoplastic polyurethane; poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-3-hydroxyvalerate); stress-strain; polyfunctional monomers; bio-based polymers; tensile properties; compatibilizer; TG/FTIR; PVA; in vitro degradation; poly(lactic acid); heat deflection temperature
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This book, as a collection of 17 research articles, provides a selection of the most recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of environmentally friendly and biodegradable biopolymer composites and nanocomposites. Recently, the demand has been growing for a clean and poll...