Overview
The 21st century offers vast challenges for researchers all around the globe, especially regarding the effective use of sustainable polymers and their materials for different applications. With this focus, sustainable polymers are now rising as one of the most feasible alternatives to traditional synthetic polymers/materials for a variety of industrial uses. This book is an archival reference for researchers and students working in the field of sustainable polymers and their applications in industry. It focuses on the processing and applications of diverse sustainable polymers procured from different biorenewable resources that have been rarely reported so far in a single book.
Reviews
This excellent book covers a wide range of issues related to sustainable polymers. It is an updated book on the current needs and a useful source of reliable information on this emerging field. It is relevant to different research disciplines and will extensively contribute to the advances in scientific or engineering fields. - Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India This book exemplifies an extensive collection of advanced research on sustainable polymers and materials for advanced applications, especially in textile materials, pharmacy, drug delivery, novel drug carriers, optical functional films, and antibacterials. It focuses on the most recent scientific discoveries made by highly recognized authors in the field of polymers from around the world. An excellent reference for inspiring students, researchers, and scientists to make fascinating discoveries in the field of biodegradable and sustainable polymers. - Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia This book covers comprehensive information concerning sustainable polymers and their multifunctional applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and electrolyte fields, which involve biocomposite materials, bioprocessing of natural polymers, complex structures, and biodegradability. Written in a clear and concise manner by highly recognized authors, the latest scientific information will be useful to students, scientists, and researchers from different domains, including polymer chemistry, biopolymers, plastics technology, materials science, chemical engineering, green composites, and biotechnology. - Dr. Silvia Ioan, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania A very interesting book on sustainable polymers that will be a worthy read for students, researchers, material engineers, and scientists looking for new frontiers in this emerging field. Sustainable polymers have a bright future and can be applied in various industries. This book provides valuable information, and every researcher must have a copy as a valuable reference. - Prof. Amar Singh Singha, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India This book focuses on sustainable polymers and their processing and applications. It introduces readers to biopolymers and biodegradable polymers (bacterial polyesters, polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, hemicelluloses, carrageenan, chitin, chitosan, and pectins) and discusses their processing methods and potential applications (e.g., emerging technologies for the derivatization of cellulose-based materials and production of green polymer composites and nanocomposites). This book should serve as a general introduction and useful reference for researchers and students. - Dr. Carmen-Alice Teaca, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania
"""This excellent book covers a wide range of issues related to sustainable polymers. It is an updated book on the current needs and a useful source of reliable information on this emerging field. It is relevant to different research disciplines and will extensively contribute to the advances in scientific or engineering fields."" — Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India ""This book exemplifies an extensive collection of advanced research on sustainable polymers and materials for advanced applications, especially in textile materials, pharmacy, drug delivery, novel drug carriers, optical functional films, and antibacterials. It focuses on the most recent scientific discoveries made by highly recognized authors in the field of polymers from around the world. An excellent reference for inspiring students, researchers, and scientists to make fascinating discoveries in the field of biodegradable and sustainable polymers."" — Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia ""This book covers comprehensive information concerning sustainable polymers and their multifunctional applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and electrolyte fields, which involve biocomposite materials, bioprocessing of natural polymers, complex structures, and biodegradability. Written in a clear and concise manner by highly recognized authors, the latest scientific information will be useful to students, scientists, and researchers from different domains, including polymer chemistry, biopolymers, plastics technology, materials science, chemical engineering, green composites, and biotechnology."" — Dr. Silvia Ioan, ""Petru Poni"" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania ""A very interesting book on sustainable polymers that will be a worthy read for students, researchers, material engineers, and scientists looking for new frontiers in this emerging field. Sustainable polymers have a bright future and can be applied in various industries. This book provides valuable information, and every researcher must have a copy as a valuable reference."" — Prof. Amar Singh Singha, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India ""This book focuses on sustainable polymers and their processing and applications. It introduces readers to biopolymers and biodegradable polymers (bacterial polyesters, polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, hemicelluloses, carrageenan, chitin, chitosan, and pectins) and discusses their processing methods and potential applications (e.g., emerging technologies for the derivatization of cellulose-based materials and production of green polymer composites and nanocomposites). This book should serve as a general introduction and useful reference for researchers and students."" — Dr. Carmen-Alice Teaca, ""Petru Poni"" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania"
This excellent book covers a wide range of issues related to sustainable polymers. It is an updated book on the current needs and a useful source of reliable information on this emerging field. It is relevant to different research disciplines and will extensively contribute to the advances in scientific or engineering fields. - Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India This book exemplifies an extensive collection of advanced research on sustainable polymers and materials for advanced applications, especially in textile materials, pharmacy, drug delivery, novel drug carriers, optical functional films, and antibacterials. It focuses on the most recent scientific discoveries made by highly recognized authors in the field of polymers from around the world. An excellent reference for inspiring students, researchers, and scientists to make fascinating discoveries in the field of biodegradable and sustainable polymers. - Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia This book covers comprehensive information concerning sustainable polymers and their multifunctional applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and electrolyte fields, which involve biocomposite materials, bioprocessing of natural polymers, complex structures, and biodegradability. Written in a clear and concise manner by highly recognized authors, the latest scientific information will be useful to students, scientists, and researchers from different domains, including polymer chemistry, biopolymers, plastics technology, materials science, chemical engineering, green composites, and biotechnology. - Dr. Silvia Ioan, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania A very interesting book on sustainable polymers that will be a worthy read for students, researchers, material engineers, and scientists looking for new frontiers in this emerging field. Sustainable polymers have a bright future and can be applied in various industries. This book provides valuable information, and every researcher must have a copy as a valuable reference. - Prof. Amar Singh Singha, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India This book focuses on sustainable polymers and their processing and applications. It introduces readers to biopolymers and biodegradable polymers (bacterial polyesters, polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, hemicelluloses, carrageenan, chitin, chitosan, and pectins) and discusses their processing methods and potential applications (e.g., emerging technologies for the derivatization of cellulose-based materials and production of green polymer composites and nanocomposites). This book should serve as a general introduction and useful reference for researchers and students. - Dr. Carmen-Alice Teaca, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania
This excellent book covers a wide range of issues related to sustainable polymers. It is an updated book on the current needs and a useful source of reliable information on this emerging field. It is relevant to different research disciplines and will extensively contribute to the advances in scientific or engineering fields. - Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India This book exemplifies an extensive collection of advanced research on sustainable polymers and materials for advanced applications, especially in textile materials, pharmacy, drug delivery, novel drug carriers, optical functional films, and antibacterials. It focuses on the most recent scientific discoveries made by highly recognized authors in the field of polymers from around the world. An excellent reference for inspiring students, researchers, and scientists to make fascinating discoveries in the field of biodegradable and sustainable polymers. - Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia This book covers comprehensive information concerning sustainable polymers and their multifunctional applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and electrolyte fields, which involve biocomposite materials, bioprocessing of natural polymers, complex structures, and biodegradability. Written in a clear and concise manner by highly recognized authors, the latest scientific information will be useful to students, scientists, and researchers from different domains, including polymer chemistry, biopolymers, plastics technology, materials science, chemical engineering, green composites, and biotechnology. - Dr. Silvia Ioan, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania A very interesting book on sustainable polymers that will be a worthy read for students, researchers, material engineers, and scientists looking for new frontiers in this emerging field. Sustainable polymers have a bright future and can be applied in various industries. This book provides valuable information, and every researcher must have a copy as a valuable reference. - Prof. Amar Singh Singha, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India This book focuses on sustainable polymers and their processing and applications. It introduces readers to biopolymers and biodegradable polymers (bacterial polyesters, polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, hemicelluloses, carrageenan, chitin, chitosan, and pectins) and discusses their processing methods and potential applications (e.g., emerging technologies for the derivatization of cellulose-based materials and production of green polymer composites and nanocomposites). This book should serve as a general introduction and useful reference for researchers and students. - Dr. Carmen-Alice Teaca, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania
Author Information
Vijay Kumar Thakur is staff scientist in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University, USA. His former appointments include research scientist at Temasek Laboratories, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and visiting research fellow in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. Dr. Thakur has published more than 80 research articles in SCI journals, 20 books, and 30 book chapters and holds one US patent. Manju Kumari Thakur is assistant professor of chemistry in the Division of Chemistry, Government Degree College Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh University, India. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry, botany, and zoology, master’s and MPhil in organic chemistry, and PhD in polymer chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University. She has published more than 30 research papers in international journals, co-authored 7 books, and authored 25 book chapters in the field of polymeric materials.
