Akhina H. - Böcker

This book examines the current state of the art, new challenges, opportunities, and applications of IPNs.  With contributions from experts across the globe, this survey is an outstanding resource reference for anyone involved in the field of polymer materials design for advanced technologies.• Comprehensively summarizes many of the recent technical research accomplishments in the area of micro and nanostructured Interpenetrating Polymer Networks• Discusses various aspects of synthesis, characterization, structure, morphology, modelling, properties, and applications of IPNs• Describes how nano-structured IPNs correlate their multiscale structure to their properties and morphologies• Serves as a one-stop reference resource for important research accomplishments in the area of IPNs and nano-structured polymer systems• Includes chapters from leading researchers in the IPN field from industry, academy, government and private research institutions

APPLICATIONS OF BIOPOLYMERS IN SCIENCE, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERINGSingle volume resource covering the many different applications of biopolymers, along with foundational knowledge like biodegradability and recent advancementsAlong with providing in-depth discussions on the fundamentals of biopolymers, such as synthesis, fabrication technologies, and properties, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers the applications of biopolymers in various fields such as biotechnology, construction and civil engineering, tissue engineering, dairy technology, packaging, electronics, food, medicine, tissue engineering, and biotechnology. Overall, the text conveys a broad overview of the field, enabling readers to grasp both the fundamentals and applications of the subject.Edited by three highly qualified academics with significant experience in the field, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering covers sample topics such as: Biopolymer blends, IPNs, gels, composites, and nanocomposites, and the properties, fabrication and applications of synthetic biopolymersRole of biopolymers and their composites in sustainable agriculture, covering recent developments and future perspectivesPolymers suitable for the fabrication of prosthetics, and polymers’ uses in different stages of drug delivery and drug designLife cycle analysis, biodegradability, and advances in the overall field of biopolymers, along with polymers and biopolymers in sensing applicationsCovering both foundational knowledge and a myriad of applications, Applications of Biopolymers in Science, Biotechnology, and Engineering is an essential resource on the subject for practitioners, researchers, and scientists in polymer science and engineering, materials science, surface science, bioengineering, chemical engineering, and any industry/field interested in biopolymers and/or nanocomposites.

This book covers Poly(vinyl chloride) Fundamentals, Fabrication and characterization of PVC based composites and nanocomposites specifically natural fibre reinforced PVC composites, carbonaceous filler reinforced PVC composites , metal oxide fled PVC composites and nanocomposites etc.