Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan

Volume 1: Preparation and Properties

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Av Sabu Thomas, Anitha Pius, Sreerag Gopi, India) Thomas, Sabu (Professor, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, Dindigul) Pius, Anitha (The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), PhD (Co-Founder and Director Molecules Biolabs Private Limited) Gopi, Sreerag

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The Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Preparation and Properties, Volume One, is a must-read for polymer chemists, physicists and engineers interested in the development of ecofriendly micro and nanostructured functional materials based on chitin and their various applications. The book addresses the entirety of working with these materials, from their isolation, preparation and properties, through composites, nanomaterials, manufacturing and characterizations. This is the first of three volumes in a series that contains the latest on the major applications of chitin and chitosan based IPN's, blends, gels, composites and nanocomposites, including environmental remediation, biomedical applications and smart material applications.

Provides a comprehensive overview of Chitin and Chitosan materials, from their synthesis and nanomaterials, to their manufacture and applications
Volume One focuses on the synthesis and properties of Chitosan and/or Chitin
Includes contributions from leading researchers across the globe and from industry, academia, government and private research institutions
Highlights current status and future opportunities

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-06-19
Mått152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt790 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor506
FörlagElsevier Science
ISBN9780128179703

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Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.Professor Pius achieved her BSc. in Chemistry in 1985 from Holy Cross College, Nagercoil, Madurai Kamaraj University, India following this with and MSc and PhD in Chemistry. Her research interests are environmental chemistry and pollution control, polymer composites, nanocomposites, food chemistry, bioavailability – in vitro studies, photodegradation of pollutants, waste water treatments and anion sensors. Professor Pius is a reviewer for a number of well-known journals including Ecological Engineering, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Journal of Chemistry & Applied Biochemistry, Journal of Water Process Engineering, National Academy Science Letters and Separation Science and Technology. Dr. Sreerag Gopi is the Co-Founder and Director of Molecules Food solutions Pvt Ltd, Zingon Naturals Pvt Ltd. He was the Chief Scientist at Plant Lipids Pvt Ltd. and Chief Scientific Officer at Aurea Biolabs Pvt Ltd. He served as an adjunct professor at universities including Stockholm University, Sweden, Siberian Federal University, Russia, and Mahatma Gandhi University, India. His doctorate is in organic chemistry and nanotechnology, and nano drug delivery working in the area of natural products, isolation, and biological activities. He's published more than 175 international articles and filed 75+ patents, including in the US and Europe. In his work at Plant Lipids, he developed many innovative products and technologies, and was responsible for driving the research team to excellence, as well as the generation, implementation of new projects, and the presentation of scientific seminars to various customers. He is listed world's top 2% scientist list by Stanford University.

1. Chitin and chitosan: Origin, Properties and applications2. Chitin and chitosan : Chemistry, solubility, fiber formation and their potential applications3. PEGylated chitin and chitosan derivatives4. Solubility, chain characterisation and derivatives of chitin5. Solubility, degree of acetylation and distribution of acetyl groups in chitosan6. Chitin nanomaterials: Preparation and surface modifications7. Fabrication of chitosan-based nano-scale material by electrospinning technique8. Alternative methods for chitin and chitosan preparation, characterisations and application9. Current research on the blends of Chitosan as new biomaterials10. Chitin and chitosan based aerogels11. Chitin, chitosan: Marine to market12. Miscibility, properties, and biodegradability of Chitin and chitosan13. Chitin and Chitosan: Current status and future opportunities14. Fungal Chitosan: Prospects and challenges 15. Preparation, properties and application of low molecular weight chitosan