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    Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Volume 3: Chitin- and Chitosan-based Polymer Materials for Various Applications
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    Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Volume 3: Chitin- and Chitosan-based Polymer Materials for Various Applications

    By Sabu Thomas

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    The Handbook of Chitin and Chitosan: Chitin and Chitosan Based Polymer Materials for Various Applications, Volume Three, is a must-read for polymer chemists, physicists and engineers interested in the development of ecofriendly micro and nanostructured functional materials based on chitin and their various applications. The book addresses their isolation, preparation and properties and their composites, nanomaterials, manufacturing and characterizations. This is the third of three volumes in a series that contains the latest on the major applications of chitin and chitosan based IPN’s, blends, gels, composites and nanocomposites, including environmental remediation, biomedical applications and smart material applications.

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of Chitin and Chitosan materials, from their synthesis and nanomaterials, to their manufacture and applications
    • Volume Three focuses on the applications of Chitin and Chitosan
    • Includes contributions from leading researchers across the globe and from industry, academia, government and private research institutions
    • Highlights current status and future opportunities
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateJul 22, 2020
    ISBN9780128179673
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