Starch, Chitin and Chitosan Based Composites and Nanocomposites

• Main Authors: Thomas, Merin Sara (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Koshy, Rekha Rose (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Mary, Siji K. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Thomas, Sabu (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), A. Pothan, Laly (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Biobased Polymers,
• Subjects: Polymers .; Biomaterials.; Nanotechnology.; Pharmaceutical technology.; Sustainable development.; Polymer Sciences.; Pharmaceutical Sciences/Technology.; Sustainable Development.

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, character...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Processing Techniques
• Properties of composites
• Applications of polysaccharide based composites
• Conclusion
• References.