Handbook of Sustainable Polymers

Vijay Kumar Thakur is staff scientist in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University, USA. His former appointments include research scientist at Temasek Laboratories, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and visiting research fellow in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taiwan. Dr. Thakur has published more than 80 research articles in SCI journals, 20 books, and 30 book chapters and holds one US patent.Manju Kumari Thakur is assistant professor of chemistry in the Division of Chemistry, Government Degree College Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh University, India. She received her bachelor’s degree in chemistry, botany, and zoology, master’s and MPhil in organic chemistry, and PhD in polymer chemistry from the Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University. She has published more than 30 research papers in international journals, co-authored 7 books, and authored 25 book chapters in the field of polymeric materials.

• Sustainable Polymers and Applications: An Overview. Tara Gum the new biopolymer for different applications. Hydrodynamic Properties. High-Value Utilization of Natural Cellulose: Cellulose-based Biocomposite Materials. Bioprocessing of Natural Plant Cellulosic Polymer Materials. Biodegradable Polymers: Definition, Classification and Application as an Alternative to Plastic. Potential Applications of Sustainable Polymers in Functionalization of Cellulosic Textile Materials. Research Progress in Polymer Complexes and Their Applications. Hemicellulose: Isolation and Its Application in Pharmacy. Optical Anisotropy of Cellulose Esters and Its Application to Optical Functional Films. Mechanical Performance of Eulaliopsis Binata Biofibers Based Green Composites. Developments and Applications of Sustainable Polylactic Acid Parts. Pectin and Its Roles in Transdermal Drug Delivery. Development in Tunicate Cellulose.Synthesis and characterization of Bacterial cellulose-based composites and their applications. Chitosan Polymer as Novel Drug Carrier. Chitosan and Its Roles in Transdermal Drug Delivery. Chiral electrochemical sensors based on molecularly imprinted polymers with pharmaceutical applications. Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: A versatile tool in pharmaceutical applications. Chitosan and nano chitosan: properties & application to textiles. Silver nanoparticle incorporated hydrogels: Synthesis and Antibacterial Applications. Biodegradable polyesters: from monomer to application. Synthetic - Natural Hybrid Polymers Based onPolyurethane: Structures, Properties, and Applications. Biodegradable Poly (lactic acid) and Its Composites. The main characteristics, properties, improvements and market data of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). Polymers and Polymer Composites for Electrolyte Application.

"This excellent book covers a wide range of issues related to sustainable polymers. It is an updated book on the current needs and a useful source of reliable information on this emerging field. It is relevant to different research disciplines and will extensively contribute to the advances in scientific or engineering fields."— Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India"This book exemplifies an extensive collection of advanced research on sustainable polymers and materials for advanced applications, especially in textile materials, pharmacy, drug delivery, novel drug carriers, optical functional films, and antibacterials. It focuses on the most recent scientific discoveries made by highly recognized authors in the field of polymers from around the world. An excellent reference for inspiring students, researchers, and scientists to make fascinating discoveries in the field of biodegradable and sustainable polymers."— Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia"This book covers comprehensive information concerning sustainable polymers and their multifunctional applications in biomedical, pharmaceutical, automotive, textile, and electrolyte fields, which involve biocomposite materials, bioprocessing of natural polymers, complex structures, and biodegradability. Written in a clear and concise manner by highly recognized authors, the latest scientific information will be useful to students, scientists, and researchers from different domains, including polymer chemistry, biopolymers, plastics technology, materials science, chemical engineering, green composites, and biotechnology."— Dr. Silvia Ioan, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania"A very interesting book on sustainable polymers that will be a worthy read for students, researchers, material engineers, and scientists looking for new frontiers in this emerging field. Sustainable polymers have a bright future and can be applied in various industries. This book provides valuable information, and every researcher must have a copy as a valuable reference."— Prof. Amar Singh Singha, National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India"This book focuses on sustainable polymers and their processing and applications. It introduces readers to biopolymers and biodegradable polymers (bacterial polyesters, polylactic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, hemicelluloses, carrageenan, chitin, chitosan, and pectins) and discusses their processing methods and potential applications (e.g., emerging technologies for the derivatization of cellulose-based materials and production of green polymer composites and nanocomposites). This book should serve as a general introduction and useful reference for researchers and students."— Dr. Carmen-Alice Teaca, "Petru Poni" Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Romania