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Biopolymers
Edited by Magdy Elnashar, ISBN 978-953-307-109-1, Hard cover, 612 pages, Publisher: Sciyo, Published: September 28, 2010 under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 license, in subject Polymers
DOI: 10.5772/286
Biopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms. Cellulose, starch, chitin, proteins, peptides, DNA and RNA are all examples of biopolymers. This book comprehensively reviews and compiles information on biopolymers in 30 chapters. The book covers occurrence, synthesis, isolation and production, properties and applications, modification, and the relevant analysis methods to reveal the structures and properties of some biopolymers. This book will hopefully be of help to many scientists, physicians, pharmacists, engineers and other experts in a variety of disciplines, both academic and industrial. It may not only support research and development, but be suitable for teaching as well.
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Book contents
- Chapter 1Low-Cost Foods and Drugs Using Immobilized Enzymes on Biopolymers
- Chapter 2Biomedical-Grade Chitosan in Wound Management and Its Biocompatibility In Vitro
- Chapter 3Biopolymer-based Stimuli-Responsive Polymeric Systems for Functional Finishing of Textiles
- Chapter 4Production of Biopolymer Composites by Particle Bonding
- Chapter 5Life Span of Biopolymer Sequestering Agents for Contaminant Removal and Erosion Resistance
- Chapter 6Microfoams of Biopolymers by Laser-Induced Stretching: Mechanisms and Applications
- Chapter 7Production of Fungal Chitosan by Enzymatic Method and Applications in Plant Tissue Culture and Tissue Engineering: 11 Years of Our Progress, Present Situation and Future Prospects
- Chapter 8Chitin Based Biocomposites for Removal of Contaminants from Water: a Case Study of Fluoride Adsorption
- Chapter 9Cellulose Fibres Funcionalised by Chitosan: Characterization and Application
- Chapter 10Chitosan Based Membranes for Separation, Pervaporation and Fuel Cell Applications: Recent Developments
- Chapter 11Fabrication of HA/PLLA Composite Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Using Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- Chapter 12PEGylation and BioPEGylation of Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Synthesis, Characterisation and Applications
- Chapter 13Lubrication and Adhesion by Charged Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications
- Chapter 14The Role of Biofilm Exopolysaccharides on Biocontrol of Plant Diseases
- Chapter 15Bacterial Type II PMIs: Exploitable Bifunctional Enzymes for Biotechnological Applications and the Rational Design of Antimicrobials
- Chapter 16Thermal Degradation of Lignocellulosic Fuels: Biopolymers Contribution
- Chapter 17Functional Properties of Some Non-Conventional Treated Starches
- Chapter 18Bacterial Cellulose-based Biomimetic Composites
- Chapter 19Precise Depolymerization of Poly(3-hydoxybutyrate) by Pyrolysis
- Chapter 20Biotechnological Production and Application of Hyaluronan
- Chapter 21Biopolymers by Azotobacter Vinelandii
- Chapter 22Biopolymer Surfactant Interactions
- Chapter 23Properties and Function of Pyomelanin
- Chapter 24Microbial Biopolimerization Production from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)
- Chapter 25Calculation of Relaxation Spectra from Stress Relaxation Measurements
- Chapter 26Fluctuations of Stiff Polymers and Cell Mechanics
- Chapter 27Detect Structure Features of Asymmetric and Symmetric CH2 and CH3 Functional Groups and Their Ratio of Biopolymers within Intact Tissue in Complex Plant System Using Synchrotron FTIRM and DRIFT Molecular Spectroscopy
- Chapter 28Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (PIMs) in Biomedical Applications
- Chapter 29Hydrogels as Potential Nano-Scale Drug Delivery Systems
- Chapter 30Biopolymers for Military Use: Opportunities and Environment Implications - a Review
