Description
Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The book's chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites, with discussions on preparation, properties and applications. Sections cover natural rubber-based polymer blends, soy-protein, cellulose, chitin, starch-based, PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends, Poly (ethylene succinate), PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites.- Discusses the various types of biodegradable polymers, blends and composites- Covers natural rubber, cellulose, chitin, starch, PLA, PCL and PBAT- Features modern processing technologies, properties, applications and biodegradability
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to biodegradable polymers2. Natural rubber-based polymer blends, composites and nanocomposites3. Soy protein-based polymer blends, and composites4. Extraction and characterization of cellulose5. Cellulose based blends and composites6. Chitin and chitosan-based blends and composites7. Starch based blends and composites8. PLA based blends and composites9. PHBV based blends and composites10. PCL based blends and composites11. PVA based blends and composites12. PBAT based blends and composites13. Poly(ethylene succinate), polybutylene succinate and Poly[(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) based blends and composites14. Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) based blends and composites15. Poly(Propylene Carbonates) based blends and composites16. Miscellaneous biodegradable polymers
