Biopolymers and Biomaterials

Biopolymers are attracting immense attention of late because of their diverse applications that can address growing environmental concerns and energy demands. The development of various biomaterials creates significant advancements in the medical field as well, and many biopolymers are used for the fabrication of biomaterials. Together, biopolymers and biomaterials create great potential for new materials, applications, and uses.

This new volume, Biopolymers and Biomaterials, covers the science and application of biopolymers and biomaterials. It presents an array of different studies on biopolymers and biomaterials, along with their results, interpretation, and the conclusions arrived at through investigations. It includes biopolymer synthesis, their characterizations, and their potential applications.

The book begins with an explanation of the different biopolymers used in the textile industry, their advantages and disadvantages, and their applications.

Biopolymers in Textile Industry. Importance of Wood Preservation: An Indian Overview. Cashew Nut Shell Liquid-Based Advanced Functional Materials. Synthesis and Characterization of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) Matrix Compositions for Composites Applications. Synthetic Approach for Polyurethane from Renewable Material (Cashew Nut Husk Tannin). Recycling of Textile Mill (Cellulosic) Waste into Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) for Textile Printing. Sustainable Noise Control Materials Based on Bamboo/Unsaturated Polyester Composites: Analysis of Factors Affecting the Sound Absorption Coefficients. Morphological and Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Chemically Treated Bauhinia racemosa/Glass Fiber Polymer Composites. Optimization of Plasma Modification for Low-Temperature Dyeing of Silk Fabric. Partial Replacement of Carbon Black by Rice Hulls and Soy Short Fibers as Fillers in Natural Rubber Composites: Effect on Mechanical Properties. Bio-Resins and Bio-Plastics Synthesized from Agricultural Products for Novel Applications: The Indian Projection. Mechanical Properties of Sandwich Composites Made Using Natural Fibers and Glass Fiber Mat. Fabrication and Characterization of Composite Membrane of Crosslinked Polyvinyl Alcohol and Hydroxyapatite for Tissue Engineering. In-Situ Nanosilver Immobilized CS/OCMC Blend Dressings for Wound Management. Synthesis and Characterization of Biodegradable Polyether Urethane for the Purpose of Controlled Release of Antibiotics. Biodegradation Study of Polyurethane for Therapeutic Applications. Microscopy and Spectroscopy Characterization of Ecofriendly Composites and Nanocomposites. Nanotechnology for Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging

Aneesa Padinjakkara is a Research Fellow at the International and Inter University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. She has presented several papers at conferences focusing on advanced materials and has participated in several workshops and seminars.

Aparna Thankappan, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the International and Inter University Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India. She has published over a dozen articles in professional journals and has presented at several conferences as well. She has co-authored several book chapters. She received her PhD in photonics from Cochin University of Science and Technology, India.

Fernando Gomes Souza, Jr., PhD, is currently Professor at the Institute of Macromolecules Professor Eloisa Mano Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (IMA/UFRJ), in the Laboratory and Biopolymers, Sensors / LIPS Technology Center University City, Brazil. He is also Professor of the Civil Engineering Program of COPPE / UFRJ and a Young Scientist of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ-2015). His expertise is mainly focused on the use of renewable resources and nanocomposites in sensors, drug delivery, and environmental recovery. mDr. Souza has coordinated 10 research projects with financial support from government-sponsoring agencies. He has published 88 scientific articles, with several accepted in press now, as well as two chemistry books in Portuguese and three biomaterials book chapters in English. He has presented almost 200 papers at conferences and scientific meetings and has translated several computer programs related to educational chemistry.

Sabu Thomas, PhD, is a Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences and Director of the International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at Mahatma Gandhi