Biopolymers: Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Applications General Aspects and Special Applications

Volume 10 addresses general aspects of biopolymers such as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing of biopolymers. It also provides an overview of special applications in the following areas: electronics, aerospace, medicine and pharmacy, food, packaging, construction engineering, etc. Further topics included are: biotechnological production of monomers for chemical polymer synthesis, conversion of raw materials, corrosion, composing, environmental impacts, health issues, legal, ecological and economic aspects. Biopolymers represent the most abundant organic compounds in the biosphere and constitute the largest fraction of cells. Seven main classes of biopolymers are distinguished according to their chemical structures. This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in various areas such as daily life products, medicine, pharmacy, food industry, agriculture, textiles, chemical industry and packaging industry are provided. The future perspectives of biopolymers are outlined.

Spis treści:
Applications of Natural Fiber Composites for Constructive Parts in Aerospace, Automobiles, and Other Areas (U. Riedel & J. Nickel).
Applications of Biopolymers in Construction Engineering (J. Plank).
Microbial Deterioration of Synthetic and Biological Polymers Used in Engineering and Construction (J. Gu). 
Applications of Polyphosphate and other Biopolymers in Wastewater Treatment (A. Kuroda & H. Ohtake).
Mater–Bi: Biodegradable Material for Various Applications (C. Bastioli).
Chemical Modification of Synthetic and Biosynthetic Polyesters (B. Hazer).
Biofilms (H. Flemming & J. Wingender).
Health Issues of Biopolymers: Polyhydroxybutyrate (T. Freier, et al.).
Biotechnologica l Processes for the Production of Monomers for Subsequent Chemical Polymer Synthesis (S. Lee, et al.).
Economic Aspects of Biopolymer Production (S. Lee, et al.).
Sustainability, Agro–resources and Technology in the Polymer Industry (S. Vellema, et al.).
Biodegradability of Polymers: Regulations and Methods for Testing (R. M 2;ller).
Evaluation and Certification of Compostable Polymeric Materials and Products (M. van der Zee).
Life–cycle Assessment of Bio–based Polymers and Natural Fiber Composites (M. Patel, et al.).
Biodegradable Plastics in the Social and Political Environment (I. Sartorius).
Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Biopolymers (S. Slater, et al.).
Index.

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Volume 10 addresses general aspects of biopolymers such as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing of biopolymers. It also provides an overview of special applications in the following areas: electronics, aerospace, medicine and pharmacy, food, packaging, construction engineering, etc. Further topics included are: biotechnological production of monomers for chemical polymer synthesis, conversion of raw materials, corrosion, composing, environmental impacts, health issues, legal, ecological and economic aspects. Biopolymers represent the most abundant organic compounds in the biosphere and constitute the largest fraction of cells. Seven main classes of biopolymers are distinguished according to their chemical structures. This encyclopedia provides a thorough overview of the occurrence and metabolism of biopolymers. In addition, processes for biotechnological production, isolation from organisms and modification, material properties and technical applications in various areas such as daily life products, medicine, pharmacy, food industry, agriculture, textiles, chemical industry and packaging industry are provided. The future perspectives of biopolymers a re outlined.