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This book introduces the most recent innovations in natural polymer applications in the food, construction, electronics, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries. The authors provide perspectives from their respective range of industries covering classification, extraction, modification, and application of natural polymers from various sources in nature. They discuss the techniques used in analysis of natural polymers in various systems incorporating natural polymers as well as their intrinsic properties.  .

Methodology of economics --- Macromolecules --- Chemistry --- Materials sciences --- Engineering sciences. Technology --- Production management --- Business management --- Business economics --- Biochemical engineering --- materiaalkennis --- financieel management --- bio-engineering --- biochemie --- chemie --- productie --- ingenieurswetenschappen --- mechanica --- polymeren --- moleculaire biologie

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This book presents a comprehensive survey about the most recent developments in industrial applications, processing techniques and modifications of polymers from marine sources. It systematically introduces the reader to the biomaterials Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose and Polyesters and links their interwoven industrial significance and environmental implications. The book elucidates the impact of industrial sourcing of the aquatic system for organic and inorganic matter on the environment and deepens the understanding of the industrial and economic significance of aquatic biopolymers. Further it addresses the question of how to balance the conservation of aquatic life and the industrial and economic interest in developing biodegradable alternatives for plastic. Thus the book will appeal to scientists in the field of chemistry, materials and polymer science as well as engineering.

Macromolecules --- General biophysics --- Relation between energy and economics --- Materials sciences --- Water supply. Water treatment. Water pollution --- biologische materialen --- zoet water --- materiaalkennis --- zeeën --- polymeren --- natuurlijke energiebronnen --- Oceans. Seas. Sea Link