Description
Biopolymers are becoming an increasingly important area of research as traditional chemical feedstocks run low and concerns about environmental impacts increase. One area of particular interest is their use for more sustainable development of metal nanoparticles. Biopolymer-based Metal Nanoparticle Chemistry for Sustainability Applications, Volume 1 reviews key polymers found in nature, their characterization and modification, and processes for using them in the development of metal nanoparticles.Beginning with an introduction to both green chemistry and biopolymers in Part 1, the book goes on to outline the classification of biopolymers in Part 2, with specific details on polysaccharides, proteins and polypeptides, lignin, and polylactic acid. Properties of biopolymers, including biodegradability and toxicity, are the focus of Part 3, before Part 4 goes on to discuss synthesis and characterization.- Reviews novel sources of polymers with high potential as green media for synthesizing nanostructures- Provides technological details on the synthesis of natural polymer-based metal nanoparticles- Highlights the use of natural polymer supports and the impact of their properties on stability, morphology and scale of nanostructures
Table of Contents
1. Application of biopolymers in bioplasticsPart I - Biopolymer-based structures and the food industry2. Polysaccharides in food industry3. Proteins in food industry4. Food packaging applications of biopolymer-based (nano)materialsPart II - Biomedical and biological applicationsof biopolymer-based nanomaterials5. Biomedical applications of biopolymer-based (nano)materials6. Biological applications of biopolymer-based (nano)materialsPart III - Further sustainability applications of biopolymerbased metal nanoparticles7. Catalytic applications of biopolymer-based metal nanoparticles8. Environmental applications of biopolymer-based (nano)materials9. Biopolymer-based metal nanoparticles for biosensing10. Biopolymer-based (nano) materials for supercapacitor applications11. Biopolymer-based (nano)materials for hydrogen storage
