Bio-Based Polymers and Composites
Publisher: Academic Press
Published: July 15, 2005
Language: eng
Number of pages: 640
ISBN-13: 9780127639529
First sentence: Advances in petroleum-based fuels and polymers have benefited mankind in numerous ways.
Description: "Bio-Based Polymers and Composites is the first book systematically describing the green engineering, chemistry and manufacture of biobased polymers and composites derived from plants. This book gives a thorough introduction to bio-based material resources, availability, sustainability, biobased polymer formation, extraction and refining technologies, and the need for integrated research and multi-disciplinary working teams. It provides an in-depth description of adhesives, resins, plastics, and composites derived from plant oils, proteins, starches and natural fibers in terms of structures, properties, manufacturing, and product performance.

This is an excellent book for scientists, engineers, graduate students and industrial researchers in the field of bio-based materials."--Jacket.