Polymer composites. Volume 3 / edited by Sabu Thomas, Kuruvilla Joseph, S. K. Malhotra, Koichi Goda, M. S. Sreekala.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thomas, Sabu.

Joseph, Kuruvilla.

Malhotra, S. K.

Goda, Koichi.

Sreekala, M. S.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers.

Composite materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (610 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Polymer composites are materials in which the matrix polymer is reinforced with organic/inorganic fillers of a definite size and shape, leading to enhanced performance of the resultant composite. These materials find a wide number of applications in such diverse fields as geotextiles, building, electronics, medical, packaging, and automobiles. This first systematic reference on the topic emphasizes the characteristics and dimension of this reinforcement. The authors are leading researchers in the field from academia, government, industry, as well as private research institutions

Contents:

Polymer Composites; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; The Editors; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 Advances in Polymer Composites: Biocomposites- State of the Art, New Challenges, and Opportunities; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Development of Biocomposite Engineering; 1.3 Classification of Biocomposites; References; Chapter 2 Synthesis, Structure, and Properties of Biopolymers (Natural and Synthetic); 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Classification; 2.3 Natural Biopolymers; 2.3.1 Proteins; 2.3.1.1 Collagen; 2.3.1.2 Elastin; 2.3.1.3 Albumin; 2.3.1.4 Fibrin; 2.3.1.5 Fibronectin; 2.3.1.6 Zein; 2.3.1.7 Gluten

2.3.1.8 Gelatin 2.3.1.9 Soy Protein; 2.3.1.10 Whey Protein; 2.3.1.11 Casein; 2.3.2 Polysaccharides; 2.3.2.1 Cellulose; 2.3.2.2 Starch; 2.3.2.3 Chitosan; 2.3.2.4 Chitin; 2.3.2.5 Hyaluronic Acid (HA); 2.3.2.6 Alginic Acid; 2.3.2.7 Pectin; 2.3.3 Polysaccharides from Marine Sources; 2.3.3.1 Agar; 2.3.3.2 Agarose; 2.3.3.3 Alginic Acid/Alginate; 2.3.3.4 Carrageenan; 2.3.3.5 Cutan; 2.3.3.6 Cutin; 2.3.4 Low Molecular Weight Biopolymers; 2.3.4.1 Guar Gum; 2.3.4.2 Rosin; 2.3.4.3 Chondroitin Sulfate; 2.3.4.4 Gum Copal; 2.3.4.5 Gum Damar; 2.3.5 Microbial Synthesized Biopolymers; 2.3.5.1 Pullulan

2.3.5.2 Dextran 2.3.5.3 Curdlan; 2.3.5.4 Xanthan; 2.3.5.5 Bacterial Cellulose; 2.3.6 Natural Poly(Amino Acids); 2.3.6.1 Jute; 2.3.6.2 Coir; 2.3.6.3 Yarn; 2.3.6.4 Silk; 2.3.7 Nucleic Acids; 2.3.7.1 Natural Nucleic Acids; 2.3.7.2 Synthetic Nucleic Acids (SNA); 2.4 Synthetic Biopolymers; 2.4.1 Poly(Glycolide) PGA or Poly(Glycolic Acid); 2.4.2 Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA); 2.4.3 Poly(Lactide-co-Glycolide); 2.4.4 Polycaprolactone (PCL); 2.4.5 Poly(p-Dioxanone) (PDO); 2.4.6 Poly(Trimethylene Carbonate) (PTMC); 2.4.7 Poly-Î2-Hydroxybutyrate (PHB); 2.4.8 Poly(Glycerol Sebacic Acid) (PGS)

2.4.9 Poly(Propylene Fumarate) (PPF)2.4.10 Poly(Anhydrides) (PAs); 2.4.11 Poly(Orthoesters) (POEs); 2.4.12 Poly(Phosphazene); 2.4.13 Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) (PVA); 2.4.14 Poly(Hydroxyalkanoates) (PHAs); 2.4.15 Poly(Ester Amides) (PEAs); 2.5 Need for Biopolymers; 2.6 Exceptional Properties of Biopolymers; 2.7 Biomedical Polymers; 2.7.1 Chitosan; 2.7.2 Poly(Lactic Acid) (PLA); 2.7.3 Collagen; 2.7.4 Polycaprolactone (PCL); 2.7.5 Poly(2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) (PHEMA); 2.7.6 Carbohydrate-Based Vaccines; 2.7.7 Chitin; 2.7.8 Albumin; 2.7.9 Fibrin; 2.7.10 Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

2.7.11 Chondroitin Sulfate (CS) 2.7.12 Alginic Acid; 2.7.13 Poly(Anhydrides); 2.8 Composite Material; 2.9 Blends; 2.10 Applications of Biopolymers; 2.10.1 Medical Applications; 2.10.1.1 Surgical Sutures; 2.10.1.2 Bone Fixation Devices; 2.10.1.3 Vascular Grafts; 2.10.1.4 Adhesion Prevention; 2.10.1.5 Artificial Skin; 2.10.1.6 Drug Delivery Systems; 2.10.1.7 Artificial Corneas; 2.10.1.8 Artificial Blood Vessels; 2.10.2 Agricultural Applications; 2.10.2.1 Agricultural Mulches; 2.10.2.2 Controlled Release of Agricultural Chemicals; 2.10.2.3 Agricultural Planting Containers; 2.10.3 Packaging

2.10.3.1 Starch-Based Packaging Materials

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed November 7, 2013).

ISBN:

9783527674244

3527674241

9783527674220

3527674225

9783527674251

352767425X

OCLC:

861081140