Nanostructured Soft Matter
The book covers materials ranging from short amphiphilic molecules to block copolymers, proteins, colloids and their composites, microemulsions and bio-inspired systems such as vesicles. The book considers several fundamental questions, including how self-assembly of various soft materials with the internal structure at the nanoscale can be understood, controlled and in future used in the newly emerging field of soft nanotechnology. The book offers readers a view on the subject from different perspectives, combining modern experimental approaches from physical chemistry and physics with various theoretical techniques from physics, mathematics and the most advanced computer modeling. It is the first book of this sort in the field. All chapters are written by leading international experts, bringing together experience from Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Singapore, Spain and the USA. The book is oriented towards active researchers as well as undergraduate and graduate students.
Part I: Experimental Advances.
Microemulsion Templating; W.F.C. Sager. Nanofabrication of Block Copolymer Bulk and Thin Films: Microdomain Structures as Templates; Takeji Hashimoto and Kenji Fukunaga. Characterization of Surfactant Water Systems by X-Ray Scattering and 2H NMR; Michael C. Holmes. Polyelectrolyte Diblock Copolymer Micelles: Small Angle Scattering Estimates of the Charge Ordering in the Coronal Layer; Johan R.C. van der Maarel. Structure and Shear-Induced Order in Blends of a Diblock Copolymer with the Corresponding Homopolymers; I.W. Hamley, V. Castelletto, and Z. Yang. Electric Field Alignment of Diblock Copolymer Thin Films; T. Xu, J. Wang, and T.P. Russell. Control of Block Copolymer Microdomain Orientation from Solution Using Electric Fields: Governing Parameters and Mechanisms; Alexander Böker. Structure and Dynamics of Cylinder-Forming Block Copolymers in Thin Films; Larissa Tsarkova.
Part II: Mathematical and Theoretical Approaches.
Mathematical Description of Nanostructures with Minkowski Functionals; G.J.A. Sevink. Scaling Theory of Polyelectrolyte and Polyampholyte Micelles; Nadezhda P. Shusharina and Michael Rubinstein. The Latest Development of the Weak Segregation Theory of Microphase Separation in Block Copolymers; I.Ya. Erukhimovich. Coarse-Grained Modeling of Mesophase Dynamics in Block Copolymers; Zhi-Feng Huang and Jorge Viñals. Effective Interactions in Soft Materials; Alan R. Denton.
Part III: Computer Simulations.
Ab-Initio Coarse-Graining of Entangled Polymer Systems; J.T. Padding and W.J. Briels. Computer Simulations of Nano-Scale Phenomena Based on the Dynamic Density Functional Theories: Applications of SUSHI in the OCTA System; Takashi Honda and Toshihiro Kawakatsu. Monte Carlo Simulations of Nano-Confined Block Copolymers; Qiang Wang. Understanding Vesicles and Bio-Inspired Systems with Dissipative Particle Dynamics; Julian C. Shillcock. Theoretical Study of Nanostructured Biopolymers Using Molecular Dynamics Simulations: a Practical Introduction; Danilo Roccatano. Understanding Liquid/Colloids Composites with Mesoscopic Simulations; Ignacio Pogonabarraga.
Index.
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Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the emerging area of regenerative medicine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exploration of the fundamentals elements of biological and biomedical coatings, the first volume, Processing and Characterization, addresses:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanocoatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sol-gel method and electrophoretic deposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal and plasma spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite and organically modified coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioceramics and bioactive glass-based coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrothermal crystallization and self-healing effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical and chemical vapor deposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered assembled polyelectrolyte filmsWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set provides searing insights and practical information to explore a subject that is fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 1: Processing and Characterization (K12269)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonelike Mineral and Organically Modified Bonelike Mineral Coatings, J. 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Goto, T. Narushima, and K. Ueda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoating of Material Surfaces with Layer-by- Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films, T. Crouzier, T. Boudou, K. Ren, and C. Picart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces: Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and Clinical Applications for Regenerative Medicine, J. Maroothynaden\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSam Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of the CRC Press Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series, which includes this handbook. A full professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Zhang is active in international journals, also serving as editor-in-chief for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (United States) and principal editor for Journal of Materials Research (United States).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmong his other accomplishments:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident of the Thin Films Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn honorary professor of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuest professor at Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinguished professor at the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e"}
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Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine.\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplants and implanted devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically modified coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic and dental implants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of drug release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosensing and bioactive coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal and plasma spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrothermal, physical, and chemical vapor deposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance spectroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite nanocoatings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set consists of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—to cover a subject that is truly fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 1: Processing and Characterization (K12269)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonelike Mineral and Organically Modified Bonelike Mineral Coatings, J. 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Goto, T. Narushima, and K. Ueda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoating of Material Surfaces with Layer-by- Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films, T. Crouzier, T. Boudou, K. Ren, and C. Picart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces: Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and Clinical Applications for Regenerative Medicine, J. Maroothynaden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 2: Applications (K12270)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSol-Gel Derived Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Metallic Implants: Characterization, In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis, W. Yongsheng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmorphous Carbon Coatings for Biological Applications, S.-E. Ong and S. Zhang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiomedical Applications of Carbon-Based Materials, S. Alwarappan, S.R. Singh, and A. Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImpedance Spectroscopy on Carbon-Based Materials for Biological Application, H. Ye and S. Su\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl of Drug Release from Coatings: Theories and Methodologies, L. Shang, S. Zhang, S.S. Venkatraman, and H. Du\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease-Controlled Coatings, J.Z. Tang and N.P. Rhodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrthopedic and Dental Implant Surfaces and Coatings, R.Z. LeGeros, P.G. Coelho, D. Holmes, F. Dimaano, and J.P. LeGeros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Nitride Films for Microfluidic and Biosensing Applications, Y. Q. Fu, J.K. Luo, A.J. Flewitt, A.J. Walton, M.P.Y. Desmulliez, and W.I. Milne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films, Y.Q. Fu, W.M. Huang, and S. Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices, S. Venkatraman, X. Yun, H. Yingying, D. Mondal, and L.K. Lin\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSam Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of the CRC Press Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series, which includes this handbook. A full professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Zhang is active in international journals, also serving as editor-in-chief for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (United States) and principal editor for Journal of Materials Research (United States).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmong his other accomplishments:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident of the Thin Films Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn honorary professor of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuest professor at Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinguished professor at the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:47-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:47-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2011","bioactive coatings","biomedical coatings","biopolymers","book","controldrug release","nanocoatings","thin films"],"price":22000,"price_min":22000,"price_max":22000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43378315908,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":22000,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"978-1-43-982125-1","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251"],"featured_image":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":350157340765,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"width":345,"src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251","width":345}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: Edited by Sam Zhang \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-1-43-982125-1 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e976 pages\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nWritten in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set explores the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field.\u003cbr\u003eThe set covers advances in the latest understanding, design, and performance of biological and biomedical coatings for a vast array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine.\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplants and implanted devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically modified coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic and dental implants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of drug release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosensing and bioactive coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal and plasma spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrothermal, physical, and chemical vapor deposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance spectroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite nanocoatings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set consists of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—to cover a subject that is truly fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 1: Processing and Characterization (K12269)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonelike Mineral and Organically Modified Bonelike Mineral Coatings, J. Ramaswamy, H. Ramaraju, and D.H. Kohn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSynthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Nanocoatings by Sol–Gel Method for Clinical Applications, B. Ben-Nissan, A.H. Choi, D.W. Green, B.A. Latella, J. Chou, and A. Bendavid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydroxyapatite and Other Biomedical Coatings by Electrophoretic Deposition, C.C. Sorrell, H. Taib, T.C. Palmer, F. Peng, Z. Xia, and M. Wei\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThermal Sprayed Bioceramic Coatings: Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite (HA) and HA-Based Composites, H. Li\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNanostructured Titania Coatings for Biological Applications: Fabrication an Characterization, Y. Xin and P.K. Chu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydrothermal Crystallization with Microstructural Self-Healing Effect on Mechanical and Failure Behaviors of Plasma-Sprayed Hydroxyapatite Coatings, C.-W. Yang and T.-S. Lui\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioceramic Coating on Titanium by Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition, T. Goto, T. Narushima, and K. Ueda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoating of Material Surfaces with Layer-by- Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films, T. Crouzier, T. Boudou, K. Ren, and C. Picart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces: Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and Clinical Applications for Regenerative Medicine, J. Maroothynaden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 2: Applications (K12270)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSol-Gel Derived Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Metallic Implants: Characterization, In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis, W. Yongsheng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmorphous Carbon Coatings for Biological Applications, S.-E. Ong and S. Zhang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiomedical Applications of Carbon-Based Materials, S. Alwarappan, S.R. Singh, and A. Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImpedance Spectroscopy on Carbon-Based Materials for Biological Application, H. Ye and S. Su\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl of Drug Release from Coatings: Theories and Methodologies, L. Shang, S. Zhang, S.S. Venkatraman, and H. Du\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease-Controlled Coatings, J.Z. Tang and N.P. Rhodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrthopedic and Dental Implant Surfaces and Coatings, R.Z. LeGeros, P.G. Coelho, D. Holmes, F. Dimaano, and J.P. LeGeros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Nitride Films for Microfluidic and Biosensing Applications, Y. Q. Fu, J.K. Luo, A.J. Flewitt, A.J. Walton, M.P.Y. Desmulliez, and W.I. Milne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films, Y.Q. Fu, W.M. Huang, and S. Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices, S. Venkatraman, X. Yun, H. Yingying, D. Mondal, and L.K. Lin\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSam Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of the CRC Press Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series, which includes this handbook. A full professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Zhang is active in international journals, also serving as editor-in-chief for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (United States) and principal editor for Journal of Materials Research (United States).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmong his other accomplishments:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident of the Thin Films Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn honorary professor of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuest professor at Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinguished professor at the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e"}
Biopolymers
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It is important that biopolymers have an adequate life span for applications - their biodegradability makes them ideal for use in resorbable medical products such as sutures, in short-term packaging applications for fast foods and fresh groceries, and for sanitary uses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review sets out to examine the current trends in biopolymer science. The different types of biological polymers are discussed. The chemistry and synthesis of some key biopolymers is described, including cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, polyhydroxyalkanoates (of bacterial origin), tannins (polyphenolic plant products), cashew nut shell liquid, rosins (from tree sap), lignin (from wood), and man made polylactides. Many other biopolymers are also being investigated, for example, alginates from seaweed and algae, and proteins such as casein and soybean. The abstracts at the end of this report cover an extensive range of materials and are fully indexed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommercially, bioplastics have proven to be relatively expensive and available only in small quantities. This has lead to limitations on applications to date. However, there are signs that this is changing, with increasing environmental awareness and more stringent legislation regarding recyclability and restrictions on waste disposal. Cargill Dow has a polylactic acid polymer in production (Natureworks). Metabolix has been working on polyhydroxyalkanoates (Biopol). Several companies have been developing starch products such as Avebe, Biop, Earthshell and Midwest Grain Products Inc. Polyols for polyurethane have been obtained from vegetable oils, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertification of compostability is now available from DIN CERTCO. The requirements for this standard are discussed in the report. Additives can compromise the environmentally-friendly status of a polymer and must be chosen with care. Thus natural fibre reinforcements are also discussed briefly here. Biocomposites have been developed comprising natural origin polymer matrices and natural fibres, such as sugar cane bagasse and jute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review is accompanied by over 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject. A subject index and a company index are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Biodisintegratables or Biodeteriorating Polymers\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Biodegradability\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Environmental Impact\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Market Size \u003cbr\u003e2. Synthesis of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Cellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Starch\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Hemicellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Tannins\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 The Structure of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Polymer Synthesis of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Rosins\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Lignin\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Polylactic Acids and Polylactides\u003cbr\u003e2.10 Other \u003cbr\u003e3. Commercially Available Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e4. Uses of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e4.1 General Uses\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Uses of Specific Polymer Types \u003cbr\u003e5. Manufacturing Technologies for Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Manufacturing Methods\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Additives\u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Plasticizers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Lubricants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Colorants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.4 Flame Retardants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.5 Blowing (Foaming) Agents\u003cbr\u003e5.3.6 Crosslinkers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.7 Fillers \u003cbr\u003e6. Fillers and Reinforcement for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e7.The Markets and Economics for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e8.Compostability Certification \u003cbr\u003e9.The Chemistry and Biology of Polymer Degradation \u003cbr\u003e10.Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eAdditional References\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is currently reading for a doctorate in Engineering Business Management (EngD) at the University of Warwick. Prior to this he worked as a production engineer in composite fabrication. The areas of study of his doctorate are biodegradable composites, their fabrication, performance, biodegradability and the factors affecting their uptake and usage by industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Leonard Mwaikambo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eholds the post of Lecturer at the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, and is currently a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick. His research concerns the development of sustainably produced, recyclable natural fibre composites. He has keen interest in developing matrices based on polymerised natural oils and fats for composite manufacture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e's interest in biopolymers was started by a request from the Rover Group to examine the potential effect of biodegradable polymers on end-of-life vehicle disposal. His current research portfolio now covers the economic manufacture and application of low environmental impact biodegradable composites from sustainable resources. In parallel with these activities, he runs the Sustainable Composites Network with the Biocomposites Centre at the University of Wales, Bangor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:39-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:39-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2003","applications","bacterial origin","biodegradability","biodeteriorating polymers","biodisintegratables","biological origin polymers","biopolymers","book","cashew nut shell liquid","cellulose","environmental impact","hemicellulose","lignin","polyhydroxyalkanoates","polylactides","polyphenolic plant products","product properties environmental\/safety issues each technology area. These papers are not contained main conference book. 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It is important that biopolymers have an adequate life span for applications - their biodegradability makes them ideal for use in resorbable medical products such as sutures, in short-term packaging applications for fast foods and fresh groceries, and for sanitary uses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review sets out to examine the current trends in biopolymer science. The different types of biological polymers are discussed. The chemistry and synthesis of some key biopolymers is described, including cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, polyhydroxyalkanoates (of bacterial origin), tannins (polyphenolic plant products), cashew nut shell liquid, rosins (from tree sap), lignin (from wood), and man made polylactides. Many other biopolymers are also being investigated, for example, alginates from seaweed and algae, and proteins such as casein and soybean. 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Additives can compromise the environmentally-friendly status of a polymer and must be chosen with care. Thus natural fibre reinforcements are also discussed briefly here. Biocomposites have been developed comprising natural origin polymer matrices and natural fibres, such as sugar cane bagasse and jute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review is accompanied by over 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject. A subject index and a company index are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Biodisintegratables or Biodeteriorating Polymers\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Biodegradability\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Environmental Impact\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Market Size \u003cbr\u003e2. Synthesis of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Cellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Starch\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Hemicellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Tannins\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 The Structure of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Polymer Synthesis of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Rosins\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Lignin\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Polylactic Acids and Polylactides\u003cbr\u003e2.10 Other \u003cbr\u003e3. Commercially Available Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e4. Uses of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e4.1 General Uses\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Uses of Specific Polymer Types \u003cbr\u003e5. Manufacturing Technologies for Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Manufacturing Methods\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Additives\u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Plasticizers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Lubricants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Colorants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.4 Flame Retardants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.5 Blowing (Foaming) Agents\u003cbr\u003e5.3.6 Crosslinkers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.7 Fillers \u003cbr\u003e6. Fillers and Reinforcement for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e7.The Markets and Economics for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e8.Compostability Certification \u003cbr\u003e9.The Chemistry and Biology of Polymer Degradation \u003cbr\u003e10.Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eAdditional References\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is currently reading for a doctorate in Engineering Business Management (EngD) at the University of Warwick. Prior to this he worked as a production engineer in composite fabrication. The areas of study of his doctorate are biodegradable composites, their fabrication, performance, biodegradability and the factors affecting their uptake and usage by industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Leonard Mwaikambo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eholds the post of Lecturer at the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, and is currently a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick. His research concerns the development of sustainably produced, recyclable natural fibre composites. He has keen interest in developing matrices based on polymerised natural oils and fats for composite manufacture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e's interest in biopolymers was started by a request from the Rover Group to examine the potential effect of biodegradable polymers on end-of-life vehicle disposal. His current research portfolio now covers the economic manufacture and application of low environmental impact biodegradable composites from sustainable resources. In parallel with these activities, he runs the Sustainable Composites Network with the Biocomposites Centre at the University of Wales, Bangor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e"}