Description
The Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume Two: Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties covers modifications, functionalization, analysis and properties of polymers from natural sources. The book begins by introducing the current state-of-the-art, challenges and opportunities in natural polymers. This is followed by detailed coverage of methods for chemical, physical and surface modifications, and functionalization of natural polymers, including nanocellulose composites, gluten, chitin, alginate, pectin, keratin, shellac, wool, hemicellulose, lignin, natural rubber, albumin, collagen, gelatin, zein, soya protein, silk fibroin, gutta percha and gum. The final chapters explain several other key aspects, such as microscopical and spectroscopical analysis, mechanical, thermal, and more. The book aims to offer potential avenues for the preparation, modification, and implementation of advanced natural polymer-based materials with the desired properties for specific applications.- Provides systematic coverage of the latest methods for functionalization, surface modification, and properties' analysis of natural polymers- Includes an extensive range of natural polymer sources, including established biopolymers and emerging materials- Explores modifications and properties of natural polymers and their related composites, blends, IPNs, gels and nanoparticles
Table of Contents
1. Possibilities and significance of chemical modifications of natural biopolymers - State of the art2. Modifications of starch and its characterizations3. Physical and chemical modifications of gluten4. Chemical modifications of nanochitin and their characterizations5. Chemical modifications of Alginate based biopolymers6. Functionalization of pectin and structural evaluation7. Chemical modifications of keratin8. Treatments on wool and structural evaluation9. Functionalization and characteristics of chitosan-gelatin composites10. Effect of modifications on natural rubber11. Chemical modifications of collagen12. Chemical and radiation modification of gelatin13. Surface modifications of zein14. Chemical functionalization and characterization of silk fibroin materials15. Functionalization and structural analysis of Gum16. Production of alginate oligosaccharides and their plant growth promoting activity: Effect of ionizing radiation processing17. Microscopical analysis of modified natural biopolymers18. Chromatographic analysis of modified natural biopolymers19. Thermal properties of modified natural biopolymers20. Electrical properties of modified natural biopolymers21. Surface analysis and water contact angle of modified modified natural biopolymers22. Rheological and shape memory properties of natural biopolymers23. Environmental impact of chemically modified natural biopolymers
