The nanoscience and technology of renewable biomaterials

This book aims to dispel the myth that biomass is useful only as an energy source by highlighting its intrinsic material properties (eg plasticity) at the nanoscopic level for a range of uses including new polymer blends, plastics, biocomposite materials, biomedical engineering and high strength materials. It presents the latest advances in biomass nanotechnology, including cutting-edgeresearch from universities, government labs, industries and consultants, literature reviews and a vision for the future of nanotechnology in biomass. Topics covered include: The relationship between nanotechnology physical/chemical features and resulting nanoproducts Tissue engineering and implantation Nanoscopically-controlled drug delivery This book is aimed at chemists, chemical engineers, bioscience researchers and materials scientists to help them gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities that exist for using biomass substratesin nanotechnology applications. There are currently large research drives in this field and this will provide an excellent reference for scientists either currently researching on this area or who wish to begin research programs in this area.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-6786-4
• Editorial: Wiley
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 344
• Fecha Publicación: 25/09/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés