Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Materials Science - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0128123605 ISBN 13 : 9780128123607

Editeur : Elsevier, 2017

Synopsis

Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences offers considerable detail on the origin of algae, extraction of useful metabolites and major compounds from algal bio-mass, and the production and future prospects of sustainable polymers derived from algae, blends of algae, and algae based composites. Characterization methods and processing techniques for algae-based polymers and composites are discussed in detail, enabling researchers to apply the latest techniques to their own work. The conversion of bio-mass into high value chemicals, energy, and materials has ample financial and ecological importance, particularly in the era of declining petroleum reserves and global warming. Algae are an important source of biomass since they flourish rapidly and can be cultivated almost everywhere. At present the majority of naturally produced algal biomass is an unused resource and normally is left to decompose. Similarly, the use of this enormous underexploited biomass is mainly limited to food consumption and as bio-fertilizer. However, there is an opportunity here for materials scientists to explore its potential as a feedstock for the production of sustainable materials.

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À propos des auteurs

Associate Professor of Applied Chemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Professor of Polymer Sciences, Vice Chancellor, MNS University of Engineering & Technology, Multan, Pakistan

Yanbu University College Saudi Arabia and worked as Assistant Professor of Computer Information Science at Higher Colleges of Technology United Arab Emirates.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Elsevier
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0128123605
• ISBN 13: 9780128123607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 738
• Éditeur: Zia Dr. Khalid Mahmood
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Barbara Criscuolo; b.criscuolo@lswr.it; ; Via Spadolini, 7; Milano; 20141; Italie