Biopolymers and Composites: Processing and Characterization

The growing interest in replacing petroleum-based products by inexpensive, renewable, natural materials will have a significant impact on sustainability, environment, and the polymer industry. This book provides scientists a useful framework to help take advantage of the latest research conducted in this rapidly advancing field enabling them to develop and commercialize their own products quickly and more successfully. • Latest research into biopolymers including aqueous dispersions, lignin and cellulose-based polymers, starch-based and soy protein-based polymers, plant oils-based and bacterial-based polymers, etc.