Thermal Properties of Green Polymers and Biocomposites

• Main Authors: Hatakeyama, Tatsuko (Author), Hatakeyama, Hyoe (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2005.
• Series: Hot Topics in Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 4
• Subjects: Chemistry.; Inorganic chemistry.; Organic chemistry.; Physical chemistry.; Polymers.; Polymer Sciences.; Physical Chemistry.; Organic Chemistry.; Inorganic Chemistry.; Chemistry/Food Science, general.

Environmentally compatible polymers (green polymers) are the key to sustainable developments for our rich and convenient life. In order to develop green polymers, it is essential to understand that nature constructs a variety of materials that can be used. Plant materials such as cellulose, hemicell...

Table of Contents:

• Characterization of Green Polymers
• Thermal Properties of Cellulose and its Derivatives
• Polysaccharides from Plants
• Lignin
• PCL Derivatives from Saccharides, Cellulose and Lignin
• Environmentallly Compatible Polyurethanes Derived from Saccharides, Polysaccharides and Lignin
• Bio- and Geo-Composites Containing Plant Materials.