Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites

Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites: Chemistry, Biotechnology and Material Sciences offers considerable detail on the origin of algae, extraction of useful metabolites and major compounds from algal bio-mass, and the production and future prospects of sustainable polymers derived from algae, blends of algae, and algae based composites. Characterization methods and processing techniques for algae-based polymers and composites are discussed in detail, enabling researchers to apply the latest techniques to their own work.

The conversion of bio-mass into high value chemicals, energy, and materials has ample financial and ecological importance, particularly in the era of declining petroleum reserves and global warming. Algae are an important source of biomass since they flourish rapidly and can be cultivated almost everywhere. At present the majority of naturally produced algal biomass is an unused resource and normally is left to decompose. Similarly, the use of this enormous underexploited biomass is mainly limited to food consumption and as bio-fertilizer. However, there is an opportunity here for materials scientists to explore its potential as a feedstock for the production of sustainable materials.




Provides detailed information on the extraction of useful compounds from algal biomass
Highlights the development of a range of polymers, blends, and composites
Includes coverage of characterization and processing techniques, enabling research scientists and engineers to apply the information to their own research and development
Discusses potential applications and future prospects of algae-based biopolymers, giving the latest insight into the future of these sustainable materials

Polimeri, amestecuri si compozite pe baza de alge: chimie, biotehnologie si stiinte materiale ofera detalii considerabile cu privire la originea algelor, extractia metabolitilor utili si a compusilor majori din biomasa algelor, precum si productia si perspectivele viitoare ale polimerilor durabili derivati din alge, amestecuri de alge si compozite pe baza de alge. Metodele de caracterizare si tehnicile de prelucrare pentru polimeri si compozite pe baza de alge sunt discutate in detaliu, permitand cercetatorilor sa aplice cele mai noi tehnici propriei lor lucrari. Conversia biomasei in produse chimice, energie si materiale de mare valoare are o importanta financiara si ecologica ampla. , in special in epoca scaderii rezervelor de petrol si a incalzirii globale.