Starch, Chitin and Chitosan Based Composites and Nanocomposites (eBook)

Merin Sara Thomas, Rekha Rose Koshy, Siji K. Mary, Sabu Thomas, Laly A. Pothan (Autoren)

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2018 | 1st ed. 2019
IX, 57 Seiten
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-03158-9 (ISBN)

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This brief explores recent progress in the area of polysaccharides and their composites and nanocomposites. It is a complete resource for the evolving field of polysaccharide based biomaterials and their applications in different fields. The volume focuses on their composition, properties, characterization, chemistry and applications and also highlights recent developments in polysaccharide based composites and nanocomposites spurred by advances in polymer technology and biotechnology. 

Divided into different sections featuring alginates, carrageenans, cellulose, starch, chitin, chitosan, gums, etc, each chapter presents chemical, physical, and biological attributes, and reviews the recent research performed such as drug carriers, selective water absorption materials from oil-water emulsions, purification of water, biomedical applications, etc. The authors hope that this brief will help to inspire scientists towards novel sources for chemicals, materials, and energy in the years to come.

Merin Sara Thomas is an Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Kerala, India. Her research interest is in the field of chitosan based bionanocomposites. She has written 3 book chapters in the field of biopolymers.

Rekha Rose Koshy is an Assistant Professor at Dept. of Chemistry, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala. India. Her research interests include Soy protein based bionanocomposites. She has published one review article in 'Food Hydrocolloids' and has written over 6 book chapters in the field of various biopolymers.

Siji K Mary is working as an Assistant Professor in the department of Chemistry, Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala, India since 2011. Her research area of interest is starch based bionanocomposites. She has written 7 book chapters in the field of biopolymers.

Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas

Professor Sabu Thomas is currently Pro-Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University and the Founder Director and Professor of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. He is also a full professor of Polymer Science and Engineering at the School of Chemical Sciences of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Prof. Thomas is an outstanding leader with sustained international acclaims for his work in Nanoscience, Polymer Science and Engineering, Polymer Nanocomposites, Elastomers, Polymer Blends, Interpenetrating Polymer Networks, Polymer Membranes, Green Composites and Nanocomposites,  Nanomedicine and Green Nanotechnology. Professor Thomas received many  national and international awards and he published over 800 peer reviewed research papers, reviews and book chapters. He has co-edited 80 books and he is the inventor of 6 patents.

Dr. Laly A Pothen

Dr. Laly A. Pothen, former Head of the Department of Chemistry of Bishop Moore College, Mavelikara, Kerala is actively involved in biopolymer and nano research at Nanotechnology Center at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. She has served as an Academic Visitor to the Imperial College, London. She had been a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Emeritus Fellow of UGC, India and had collaborated with University of Chemnitz, Germany, CSIR of South Africa, City University of Hong Kong and leading researchers in the field of Natural Fibres. She holds a patent for Nanofibril synthesis from Natural Fibers and has number of publications to her credit in Natural Fibre Composites, Bionano Composites & Biopolymers.

Inhalt

Contents 6
Abbreviations 8
1 Introduction 11
1.1 Starch 12
1.2 Chitosan 16
References 17
2 Processing Techniques 19
2.1 Starch Based Composites 19
2.1.1 Solution Casting 19
2.1.2 Compression Moulding 21
2.1.3 Twin Screw Extrusion 22
2.1.4 Thermal Moulding 23
2.1.5 Melt Blending 23
2.2 Processing Techniques of Chitin and Nano Chitin Based Composite Films 24
2.2.1 Solution Casting 24
2.2.2 Extrusion 25
2.2.3 Freeze-Drying Method 25
2.3 Processing Techniques of Chitosan Based Composites 26
2.3.1 Physical Blends 26
2.3.2 Polyelectrolyte Complexes 26
References 26
3 Properties of Composites 28
3.1 Thermal Properties of Composites 28
3.1.1 Thermal Properties of Starch Based Composites 28
3.1.2 Thermal Properties of Chitin Based Composites 29
3.1.3 Thermal Properties of Chitosan Based Composites 32
3.2 Mechanical Properties 33
3.2.1 Mechanical Properties of Starch Based Composites 33
3.2.2 Mechanical Properties of Chitin Based Composites 34
3.2.3 Mechanical Properties of Chitosan Based Composites 38
3.3 Morphological Analysis 40
3.3.1 Morphological Analysis of Starch Based Composites 40
3.3.2 Morphological Analysis of Chitin Based Composites 40
3.3.3 Morphological Analysis of Chitosan Based Composites 43
3.4 Barrier Properties 46
References 48
4 Applications of Polysaccharide Based Composites 52
4.1 Packaging Applications 52
4.2 Water Treatment 54
4.3 Biosensor 56
4.4 Biomedical Application 58
4.4.1 Biomedical Applications of Starch Based Composites 58
4.4.2 Biomedical Applications of Chitin Based Composites 59
4.4.3 Biomedical Application of Chitosan Based Composites 60
References 61
5 Conclusion 65

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2018
• Reihe/Serie: Biobased Polymers
• Reihe/Serie: Biobased Polymers
• Reihe/Serie: Biobased Polymers
• Reihe/Serie: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science
• Reihe/Serie: SpringerBriefs in Molecular Science
• Zusatzinfo: IX, 57 p. 27 illus., 14 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Organische Chemie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Alginate applications • Carrageenan applications • Polysaccharides applications • Pullulan polysaccharides • Xanthan Gum
• ISBN-10: 3-030-03158-6 / 3030031586
• ISBN-13: 978-3-030-03158-9 / 9783030031589