Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 3

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The Handbook of Natural Polymers Volume Three : Versatile Applications explores advanced and emerging applications of polymers from natural sources. The book introduces the state-of-the-art, along with opportunities in natural polymers with advanced applications before presenting coverage of natural polymers applied to specific cutting-edge applications. Areas covered include biosensing, drug carriers, cosmetics, tissue engineering, textiles, adhesives and coatings, food, super adsorbents, automotive and construction, 3D printing, paper, nanoelectronics, energy storage, military, smart devices, water purification, dentistry, agriculture, and packaging. In each case, a methodical approach enables readers to understand natural polymer sources, preparation, properties, appropriate applications, emerging materials and new avenues.

The final two chapters consider end-of-life themes, including environmental remediation of natural polymers and their transformation to biofuels. As part of a Three-volume handbook offering comprehensive coverage of natural polymers, this book will be of interest to all those looking to gain a broad knowledge of natural polymers, including academic researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers and R&D professionals from a range of disciplines and industries.

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1. Opportunities and versatile applications of natural biopolymers- State of the art 2. Polysaccharides for biosensing 3. Novel applications of Albumin as drug carrier 4. Collagen and its cosmetic applications 5. Tissue engineering applications of Silk fibroin 6. Silk fibroin as biosensor 7. Applications of natural biopolymers in Textile Industry 8. Natural biopolymer adhesives/coatings 9. Natural polymers for Food Industry 10. Natural polymers as super adsorbents 11. Automotive and construction applications of Natural polymers 12. Natural polymers for 3D printing 13. Natural polymers for paper Industry 14. Role of Natural polymers in nanoelectronics 15. Natural polymers for pervaporation, separation and fuel cell applications 16. Role of Natural polymers in military 17. Hydrogels, aerogels and foams of natural biopolymers and its applications 18. Smart device applications of natural polymer-ionic liquid composites 19. Development of Natural polymer membranes/beads for water purification 20. Bio medical and dental applications of Natural polymers 21. Wound healing applications of natural polymers 22. Gelatin as supercapacitors and batteries 23. Agricultural applications of shellac 24. Batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cell applications of natural polymers 25. Packaging applications of natural polymers an alternative to synthetic polymers 26. Transformation of natural polymers to biofuels 27. Environmental remediation of natural polymers