Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan
Volume 1: Preparation and PropertiesThe Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Preparation and Properties, Volume One, is a must-read for polymer chemists, physicists and engineers interested in the development of ecofriendly micro and nanostructured functional materials based on chitin and their various applications. The book addresses the entirety of working with these materials, from their isolation, preparation and properties, through composites, nanomaterials, manufacturing and characterizations. This is the first of three volumes in a series that contains the latest on the major applications of chitin and chitosan based IPN?s, blends, gels, composites and nanocomposites, including environmental remediation, biomedical applications and smart material applications.Provides a comprehensive overview of Chitin and Chitosan materials, from their synthesis and nanomaterials, to their manufacture and applicationsVolume One focuses on the synthesis and properties of Chitosan and/or ChitinIncludes contributions from leading researchers across the globe and from industry, academia, government and private research institutionsHighlights current status and future opportunities ISBN: 9780128179703, 0128179708
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