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Record Nr.

UNINA9910373894103321

Autore

Olatunji Ololade

Titolo

Aquatic Biopolymers : Understanding their Industrial Significance and Environmental Implications / / by Ololade Olatunji

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020

ISBN

3-030-34709-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2020.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVIII, 359 p.)

Collana

Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials, , 2364-1878

Disciplina

572.33

Soggetti

Polymers

Natural resources

Engineering—Materials

Biomaterials

Marine sciences

Fresh water

Polymer Sciences

Natural Resources

Materials Engineering

Marine & Freshwater Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Aquatic Organisms and Materials -- Classification of Aquatic Biomaterials and Biopolymers -- Chitin -- Collagen -- Alginates -- Cellulose -- Polyesters -- Algea Biomass - Polymer Composites -- Composite Structures and Formations -- Other Polymers and Recent Innovations -- Future Perspectives and Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book presents a comprehensive survey about the most recent developments in industrial applications, processing techniques and modifications of polymers from marine sources. It systematically introduces the reader to the biomaterials Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose and Polyesters and links their interwoven industrial significance and environmental implications. The book elucidates the impact of industrial sourcing of the aquatic system for organic and



inorganic matter on the environment and deepens the understanding of the industrial and economic significance of aquatic biopolymers. Further it addresses the question of how to balance the conservation of aquatic life and the industrial and economic interest in developing biodegradable alternatives for plastic. Thus the book will appeal to scientists in the field of chemistry, materials and polymer science as well as engineering.