Biopolymers and biocomposites occupy an exceptional position in the exciting new world of novel biomaterials. Considering their sustainability, non-toxic properties, and their ability to have tailored properties and functions they should be considered as a smart materials candidate in the advancement of biomaterials technology. Applications of Advanced Green Materials looks at various industrial, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and construction applications. The book summarizes in a comprehensive manner, recent technical research accomplishments in natural materials either naturally available or synthesized. The book is unique with contributions from experts working on hybrid biopolymers and biocomposites, bioactive and biodegradable materials, bio-inert polymers and composites, natural polymer and composites and metallic natural materials. Advanced biocomposite materials continue to become increasingly popular and important for a broad range of different scientific and engineering applications. In the race to exploit the unique mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of these materials, researchers must also address new challenges to predict, understand, and manage the potentially adverse effects they could have on the environment and human lives. Applications of Advanced Green Materials describes recent developments of biopolymers and biocomposites for application in various industrial fields. The chapters include original research and will be a useful reference for scientists, academicians, research scholars and biotechnologists. . Covers all types of biopolymers and advanced industrial applications from packaging to biomedical therapeutics . Discusses the shift from research to industrial large-scale application of biopolymers and biocomposites . Emphasis on new strategic trends such as bio-based and biodegradable additives for bioplastics, PHAs, new lignin-based biopolymers and new polymers based on terpenes and biosensor applications. INDICE: 1. Dendrimers as advanced materials for food applications 2. Advanced applications of green materials in food applications 3. Advanced applications of green materials in biosensor 4. Biodegradable Natural Materials in Dentistry: Fiction or Real? 5. Advanced applications of green hydrogels in drug delivery systems 6. Advanced Applications of green materials in Textile Applications 7. Nanostructured Inorganic-Organic Silica as Green Materials for Sustainable Development of Catalysts 8. Advanced Applications of Natural Materials in Wood Composites 9. Advanced applications of green materials in agriculture 10. Advanced applications of green materials in construction applications 11. Advanced applications of green materials in wearable e-textiles 12. Advanced applications of green materials in electronic shielding 13. Hydroxyapatite based composites for orthopaedic drug delivery and tissue engineering 14. Advanced applications of alginates in biomedical 15. Advanced applications of green materials in supercapacitors 16. Advanced Applications of Green Materials in Environmental Protection 17. Advanced Applications of Green Materials in Supercapacitors 18. Biocomposite Scaffolds Derived from Renewable Resources for Bone Tissue Repair 19. Advanced applications of green materials in environmental applications 20. Polycaprolactone (PCL) based green materials for drug delivery 21. PLGA based green materials for drug delivery 22. Nanomaterials: Green Synthesis, Characterization and Applications for uploading 23. Advanced applications of green materials in removal of heavy metals 24. Advanced applications of green materials in environmental remediation. 25. Advanced applications of green materials in removal of organic dyes 26. Green materials for waste water treatment 27. Enzymes as green bio-polymeric material in environmental remediation: A greener approach 28. Advanced applications of green materials in catalysis applications 29. Biopolymers and Biocomposites: Nature's Tools for Wound Healing and Tissue Engineering 30. Advanced applications of green materials in environmental applications 31. Advanced Application of Green Materials in Bioelectronics' 32. Green flame retardant materials from cashew nut shell liquid 33. Advanced applications of green materials in bioelectronics 34. Advanced applications of green materials in gas separation and storage 35. Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of advanced green materials. 36. Life cycle assessment and circular economy concepts for green materials 37. Future prospective of advanced green material
- ISBN: 978-0-12-820484-9
- Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 990
- Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés