This book will cover the development and utilization of polymer films and coatings derived from non-petroleum, renewable resources from an applications perspective rather than being designed in the form of chapters in which individual polymers or polymer types are described. It will also include the topic of sustainability and how it is defined as well as a chapter on new developments in film production or coating technology in relation to existing technology (e.g., nanocomposites, plasma or corona treatment technology and lamination).
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface. About the Editor.
List of Contributors.
PART I.
1 Introductory Overview (David Plackett).
1. 1 Introduction.
1. 2 Worldwide Markets for Films and Coatings.
1. 3 Sustainability.
1. 4 Bio-Derived Polymers.
1. 5 Other Topics.
References.
2 Production, Chemistry and Degradation of Starch-Based Polymers (Analí a Vá zquez, Marí a Laura Foresti and Viviana Cyras).
2. 1 Introduction.
2. 2 Gelatinization.
2. 3 Effect of Gelatinization Process and Plasticizer on Starch Properties.
2. 4 Retrogradation.
2. 5 Production of Starch-Polymer Blends.
2. 6 Biodegradation of Starch-Based Polymers.
2. 7 Concluding Remarks.
2. 8 Acknowledgement.
References.
3 Production, Chemistry and Properties of Polylactides (Anders Sö dergå rd and Saara Inkinen).
3. 1 Introduction.
3. 2 Production of Polylactides.
3. 3 Polylactide Chemistry.
3. 4 Properties of Polylactides.
3. 5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
4 Production, Chemistry and Properties of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (Eric Pollet and Luc Avé rous).
4. 1 Introduction.
4. 2 Polyhydroxyalkanoate Synthesis.
4. 3 Properties of Polyhydroxyalkanoates.
4. 4 Polyhydroxyalkanoate Degradation.
4. 5 PHA-Based Multiphase Materials.
4. 6 Production and Commercial Products.
References.
5 Chitosan for Film and Coating Applications (Patricia Fernandez-Saiz and José M. Lagaron).
5. 1 Introduction.
5. 2 Physical and Chemical Characterization of Chitosan.
5. 3 Properties and Applications of Chitosan.
5. 4 Processing of Chitosan.
5. 5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
6 Production, Chemistry and Properties of Proteins (Mikael Gä llstedt, Mikael S. Hedenqvist and Hasan Ture).
6. 1 Introduction.
6. 2 Plant-Based Proteins.
6. 3 Animal-Based Proteins.
6. 4 Solution Casting of Proteins - an Overview.
6. 5 Dry Forming of Protein Films.
6. 6 Concluding Remarks.
References.
7 Synthesis, Chemistry and Properties of Hemicelluloses (Ann-Christine Albertsson, Ulrica Edlund and Indra K. Varma).
7. 1 Introduction.
7. 2 Structure.
7. 3 Sources.
7. 4 Extraction Methodology.
7. 5 Modifications.
7. 6 Applications.
7. 7 Concluding Remarks.
References.
8 Production, Chemistry and Properties of Cellulose-Based Materials (Mohamed Naceur Belgacem and Alessandro Gandini).
8. 1 Introduction.
8. 2 Pristine Cellulose as a Source of New Materials.
8. 3 Novel Cellulose Solvents.
8. 4 Cellulose-Based Composites and Superficial Fiber Modification.
8. 5 Cellulose Coupled with Nanoparticles.
8. 6 Electronic Applications.
8. 7 Biomedical Applications.
8. 8 Cellulose Derivatives.
8. 9 Concluding Remarks.
References.
9 Furan Monomers and their Polymers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (Alessandro Gandini).
9. 1 Introduction.
9. 2 Precursors and Monomers.
9. 3 Polymers.
9. 4 Biodegradability of Furan Polymers.
9. 5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
PART II.
10 Food Packaging Applications of Biopolymer-Based Films (N. Gontard, H. Angellier-Coussy, P. Chalier, E. Gastaldi, V. Guillard, C. Guillaume and S. Peyron).
10. 1 Introduction.
10. 2 Food Packaging Material Specifications.
10. 3 Examples of Biopolymer Applications for Food Packaging Materials.
10. 4 Research Directions and Perspectives.
10. 5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
11 Biopolymers for Edible Films and Coatings in Food Applications (Idoya Ferá ndez-Pan and Juan Ignacio Maté Caballero).
11. 1 Introduction.
11. 2 Materials for Edible Films and Coatings.
11. 3 Edible Films and Coatings for Food Applications.
11. 4 Concluding Remarks.
References.
12 Biopolymer Coatings for Paper and Paperboard (Christian Aulin and Tom Lindströ m).
12. 1 Introduction.
12. 2 Biopolymer Films and Coatings.
12. 3 Bio-Nanocomposite Films and Coatings.
12. 4 Concluding Remarks.
12. 5 Acknowledgement.
References.
13 Agronomic Potential of Biopolymer Films (Lluí s Martí n-Closas and Ana M. Pelacho).
13. 1 Introduction.
13. 2 The Potential Role of Biodegradable Materials in Agricultural Films.
13. 3 Presently Available Biopolymers and Biocomposites.
13. 4 Past and Current International Projects on Biodegradable Agricultural Films.
13. 5 Present Applications of Biopolymer Films in Agriculture.
13. 6 Potential Uses: Current Limitations and Future Applications.
13. 7 Concluding Remarks.
13. 8 Acknowledgements.
References.
14 Functionalized Biopolymer Films and Coatings for Advanced Applications (David Plackett and Vimal Katiyar).
14. 1 Introduction.
14. 2 Optoelectronics.
14. 3 Sensors.
14. 4 Miscellaneous Applications.
14. 5 Concluding Remarks.
References.
15 Summary and Future Perspectives (David Plackett).
15. 1 Introduction.
15. 2 Bioplastics.
15. 3 Bio-Thermoset Resins.
15. 4 Nanocomposites Based on Inorganic Nanofillers.
15. 5 Nanocomposites Based on Cellulose Nanofillers.
15. 6 Concluding Remarks.
References.
Index.
