Wiley, 2013. — 895 p.This first systematic scientific reference in the area of micro and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels. Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, opportunities and applications, discussing all the synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers. With figures and tables available as supplementary PowerPoint files, this is an outstanding resource for anyone involved in the field of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.Contents
Foreword
List of Contributors
Biopolymers: State of the Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities
General Overview of Biopolymers: Structures, Properties, and Applications
Biopolymers from Plants
Bacterial Biopolymers and Genetically Engineered Biopolymers for Gel Systems Application
Biopolymers from Animals
Polymeric Blends with Biopolymers
Macro-, Micro-, and Nanocomposites Based on Biodegradable
IPNs Derived from Biopolymers
Associating Biopolymer Systems and Hyaluronate Biomaterials
Polymer Gels from Biopolymers
Conformation and Rheology of Microbial Exopolysaccharides
Sulfated Polysaccharides in the Cell Wall of Red Microalgae
Dielectric Spectroscopy and Thermally Stimulated Current Analysis of Biopolymer
Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy of Biopolymers
EPR Spectroscopy of Biopolymers
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy: A Tool for Studying Biopolymers
Light-Scattering Studies of Biopolymer Systems
X-Ray Scattering and Diffraction of
Large-Scale Structural Characterization of Biopolymer Systems by Small-Angle Neutron Scattering
Microscopy of Biopolymer Systems
Rheo-optical Characterization of Biopolymer Systems
Rheological Behavior of Biopolymer Systems
Physical Gels of Biopolymers: Structure, Rheological and Gelation Properties
Interfacial Properties of Biopolymers, Emulsions, and Emulsifiers
Modeling and Simulation of Biopolymer Systems
Aging and Biodegradation of Biocomposites
Biopolymers for Health, Food, and Cosmetic Applications
Index
