APPLICATIONS OF BIOPOLYMERS IN SCIENCE, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING Single volume resource covering the many different applications of biopolymers, along with foundational knowledge like biodegradability and recent advancements Along 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 biopolymers Role of biopolymers and their composites in sustainable agriculture, covering recent developments and future perspectives Polymers suitable for the fabrication of prosthetics, and polymers uses in different stages of drug delivery and drug design Life cycle analysis, biodegradability, and advances in the overall field of biopolymers, along with polymers and biopolymers in sensing applications Covering 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.

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 biopolymers* Role of biopolymers and their composites in sustainable agriculture, covering recent developments and future perspectives* Polymers suitable for the fabrication of prosthetics, and polymers' uses in different stages of drug delivery and drug design* Life 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.

List of Contributors viiPreface xiii1 Introduction to Biopolymers, Their Blend, IPNs, Gel, Composites, and Nanocomposites 1Mehvish Mumtaz, Nazim Hussain, Mubeen Ashraf, Hafiz Muhammad Husnain Azam, and Anwar Iftikhar2 Synthetic Biopolymers: Properties, Fabrication, and Applications 31Reeba Mary Cherian, Rini Thresia Varghese, Jithin Joy, Cintil Jose, and Sabu Thomas3 Role of Biopolymers and Their Composites in Sustainable Agriculture: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives 57Abhisekh Saha, Sreedeep, and Uttam Manna4 Biopolymer in Bioengineering and Medical Technology 89Maya Rajan, Shahena S., Vinaya Chandran, and Linu Mathew5 Biopolymers and Composites in Tissue Engineering 101Trinath Biswal6 Biopolymers, Composites, Nanocomposites, and Gels in Biotechnology 139Ayush Bhandari, Karishma Shetty, Anubhav Wadhwa, and Khushwant S. Yadav7 Biopolymers, Blends, Composites, Gels, and Thin Films in Drug Delivery and Drug Design 167Saman Noor, Nazim Hussain, and Areej Shahbaz8 Biopolymers and Their Composites for Biotechnological Applications 189Md Enamul Hoque and Md Ushama Shafoyat9 Biobased Polymers, Their Composites and Blends in Electronics 219Divyanshu Thakur and Maneesh Kumar Poddar10 Polymers and Biopolymers in Sensing 243Greeshma U. Chandran, Hema S., Malavika Sajith, Rashid Sulthan, and Sreedha Sambhudevan11 Applications of Biopolymers in Construction and Civil Engineering 265Eapen Philip and Reshmy R.12 Biopolymers and Functional Biopolymers in Food Technology 291Sanem Argin and Y. Martin Lo13 Biopolymers in Food Packaging 309Sneha Sara Varghese, Vaisakh P.H., Eapen Philip, Tressia Alias Princy Paulose, and Akhina H.14 Nanofiber Composites for Packaging Applications 331Vandana A. Mooss, Nimitha K.C., RinuTresia P.X., Jiji Abraham, and Arunima Reghunadhan15 Polymers, Their Composites, Blends, and Nanocomposites for the Fabrication of Prosthetics 361Md Enamul Hoque, Md Ushama Shafoyat, and Fatiha TabassunIndex 391