This first systematic scientifi c reference in the area of micro- and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels. Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities, discussing all the synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers. An outstanding resource for anyone involved in the fi eld of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.

InhaltsangabeVOLUME 1 BIOPOLYMERS: STATE OF THE ART, NEW CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES Introduction Biopolymers: A Niche For Fundamental Research in Soft Matter Physics Biopolymers: An Endless Source of Applications Topics Covered by the Book Conclusions GENERAL OVERVIEW OF BIOPOLYMERS: STRUCTURE, PROPERTIES, AND APPLICATIONS Introduction Plant Cell Wall Polysaccharides Biocomposites Future Outlook BIOPOLYMERS FROM PLANTS Introduction Lipid and Phenolic Biopolymers Carbohydrate Biopolymers: Polysaccharides Isoprene Biopolymers: Natural Rubber Concluding Remarks BACTERIAL BIOPOLYMERS AND GENETICALLY ENGINEERED BIOPOLYMERS FOR GEL SYSTEMS APPLICATION Introduction Microbial Polysaccharides as Biopolymers Microbial Biopolymers as Drug Delivery Vehicle Polyanhydrides Recombinant Protein Polymer Production Recombinant Genetically Engineered Biopolymer: Elastin Collagen as an Ideal Biopolymer Biopolymers for Gel System Hydrogels of Biopolymers for Regenerative Medicine Supermacroporous Cryogel Matrix from Biopolymers Biopolymers Impact on Environment Conclusion BIOPOLYMERS FROM ANIMALS Introduction Chitin and Hyaluronic Acid in the Living World Milestones in Chitin History From Trehalose to Chitin Chitin Synthase Regulation of Chitin Synthesis in Fungi Organization of Chitin in the Fungal Cell Wall Organization of Chitin in the Arthropod Cuticle ChitinOrganizing Factors Secretion and Cuticle Formation Transcriptional Regulation of Cuticle Production Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors Noncuticular Chitin in Insects Chitin as a Structural Element Application of Chitin Conclusion POLYMERIC BLENDS WITH BIOPOLYMERS Introduction StarchBased Blends Blends with Chitosan (One Amino Group Too Much. ) Future Perspectives MACRO, MICRO, AND NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERS Introduction Biodegradable Polymers Biocomposites Nanobiocomposites IPNS DERIVED FROM BIOPOLYMERS Introduction Types of IPNs IPNs Derived from Biopolymers Manufacture of IPNs Characterization of IPNs Applications of IPNs Conclusions ASSOCIATING BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS AND HYALURONATE BIOMATERIALS Introduction Synthesis and Self-Association of Hydrophobically Modified Derivatives of Chitosan and Hyaluronic Acid in Aqueous Solution Design of Novel Biomaterials Based on Chemically Modified Derivatives of Hyaluronic Acid Conclusions POLYMER GELS FROM BIOPOLYMERS Introduction Experimental Methods Polymerization and Gelation Kinetics Sol Gel Transition and Universality Discussion Imprinting the Gels Heterogeneity of Hydrogels Ionic pType and nType Semiconducting Gels Conclusions CONFORMATION AND RHEOLOGY OF MICROBIAL EXOPOLYSACCHARIDES Introduction Conformation of Polysaccharides Secondary Solid-State Structures for Microbial Polysaccharides Conformation in Solution: Solution Properties and Applications Gelling Properties in the Presence of Salts Conclusions SULFATED POLYSACCHARIDES IN THE CELL WALL OF RED MICROALGAE Introduction Sulfated Polysaccharides from Red Microalgae - General Overview Sulfated Polysaccharides of Red Microalgal Cell Walls: Chemical Aspects Proteins in the Cell Wall of Red Microalgae Rheology of Red Microalgal Polysaccharide Solutions Modifications of the Sulfated Polysaccharides Red Microalgal Sulfated Polysaccharide Bioactivities VOLUME 2 DIELECTRIC SPECTROSCOPY AND THERMALLY STIMULATED CURRENT ANALYSIS OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS SOLIDSTATE NMR SPECTROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMERS EPR SPECTROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMERS XRAY PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY: A TOOL FOR STUDYING BIOPOLYMERS LIGHTSCATTERING STUDIES OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS XRAY SCATTERING AND DIFFRACTION OF BIOPOLYMERS LARGESCALE STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS BY SMALLANGLE NEUTRON SCATTERING MICROSCOPY OF BIOPOLYMER SYSTEMS RHEOOPTICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BIOPOLYMER S

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