Micro- and Nanostructured Polymer Systems: From Synthesis to Applications [Hardcover]

This book focuses on the recent trends in micro- and nano-structured polymer systems, particularly natural polymers, biopolymers, biomaterials, and their composites, blends, and IPNs. This valuable volume covers the occurrence, synthesis, isolation, production, properties and applications, modification, as well as the relevant analysis techniques to reveal the structures and properties of polymer systems.

Biobased polymer blends and composites occupy a unique position in the dynamic world of new biomaterials. The growing need for lubricious coatings and surfaces in medical devicesan outcome of the move from invasive to noninvasive medicines and proceduresis playing a major role in the advancement of biomaterials technology. Natural polymers have attained their cutting-edge technology through various platforms, and this book presents a multitude of information about them.

Topics include biopolymersynthetic systems, nanomaterialpolymer structures, multi-characterization techniques, polymer blends and composites, polymer gels and polyelectrolytes, and many other interesting aspects of interests to researchers.

This book will be valuable to scientists, physicians, pharmacists, engineers, and other specialists in a variety of disciplines, both academic and industrial.

Preface. Natural Polymer Blends and Their Composites: Micro and Nano Structured Polymer Systems. Performance Enhancement of Polymeric Materials Through Nanotechnology. Natural Cellulose Fibers: Sources, Isolation, Properties, and Applications. Starch-Based Biodegradable Composites: Scope in Biomedical and Agricultural Applications. Seaweed Polysaccharides Based New Hydrogel Materials: A Green Approach. Edible Nanocomposite Films Based on Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Reinforced with Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals. Synthesis and Characterization of Ph Sensitive Poló(