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Author Olatunji, Ololade.

Title Aquatic biopolymers : understanding their industrial significance and environmental implications / Ololade Olatunji
Published Cham : Springer, [2020]

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Description 1 online resource (371 pages)
Series Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials
Springer series on polymer and composite materials.
Contents Introduction -- Aquatic Organisms and Materials -- Classification of Aquatic Biomaterials and Biopolymers -- Chitin -- Collagen -- Alginates -- Cellulose -- Polyesters -- Algea Biomass -- Polymer Composites -- Composite Structures and Formations -- Other Polymers and Recent Innovations -- Future Perspectives and Conclusion
Summary This book presents a comprehensive survey about the most recent developments in industrial applications, processing techniques and modifications of polymers from marine sources. It systematically introduces the reader to the biomaterials Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose and Polyesters and links their interwoven industrial significance and environmental implications. The book elucidates the impact of industrial sourcing of the aquatic system for organic and inorganic matter on the environment and deepens the understanding of the industrial and economic significance of aquatic biopolymers. Further it addresses the question of how to balance the conservation of aquatic life and the industrial and economic interest in developing biodegradable alternatives for plastic. Thus the book will appeal to scientists in the field of chemistry, materials and polymer science as well as engineering
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Biopolymers.
Biopolymers
Biopolymers
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783030347093
3030347095
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3030347109
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3030347117