{"product_id":"9781119224433","title":"Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials, Polymeric Composites","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Composites From Renewable Materials\u003c\/i\u003e comprises a set of 8 individual volumes that brings an interdisciplinary perspective to accomplish a more detailed understanding of the interplay between the synthesis, structure, characterization, processing, applications and performance of these advanced materials. The handbook covers a multitude of natural polymers\/ reinforcement\/ fillers and biodegradable materials. Together, the 8 volumes total at least 5000 pages and offers a unique publication. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 6th volume Handbook is solely focused on Polymeric Composites. Some of the important topics include but not limited to: Keratin as renewable material for developing polymer composites; natural and synthetic matrices; hydrogels in tissue engineering; smart hydrogels: application in bioethanol production; principle renewable biopolymers; application of hydrogel biocomposites for multiple drug delivery; nontoxic holographic materials; bioplasticizer - epoxidized vegetable oils-based poly (lactic acid) blends and nanocomposites; preparation, characterization and adsorption properties of poly (DMAEA) – cross-linked starch gel copolymer in waste water treatments; study of chitosan crosslinking hydrogels for absorption of antifungal drugs using molecular modelling; pharmaceutical delivery systems composed of chitosan; eco-friendly polymers for food packaging; influence of surface modification on the thermal stability and percentage of crystallinity of natural abaca fiber; influence of the use of natural fibers in composite materials assessed on a life cycle perspective; plant polysaccharides-blended  ionotropically-gelled alginate multiple-unit systems for sustained drug release; vegetable oil based polymer composites; applications of chitosan derivatives in wastewater treatment; novel lignin-based materials as a products for various applications; biopolymers from renewable resources and thermoplastic starch matrix as polymer units of multi-component polymer systems for advanced applications; chitosan composites: preparation and applications in removing water pollutants and  recent advancements in biopolymer composites for addressing environmental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114062102768,"sku":"9781119224433","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781119224433_p0.jpg?v=1763696806","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781119224433","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}