Handbook of composites from renewable materials. Volume 1, Structure and chemistry

The Handbook Of Composites From Renewable Materials Comprises A Set Of 8 Individual Volumes That Brings An Interdisciplinary Perspective To Accomplish A More Detailed Understanding Of The Interplay Between The Synthesis, Structure, Characterization, Processing, Applications And Performance Of These Advanced Materials. The Handbook Covers A Multitude Of Natural Polymers/ Reinforcement/ Fillers And Biodegradable Materials. Together, The 8 Volumes Total At Least 5000 Pages And Offers A Unique Publication. Volume 1 Is Solely Focused On The Structure And Chemistry Of Renewable Materials. Some Of The Important Topics Include But Not Limited To: Carbon Fibers From Sustainable Resources; Polylactic Acid Composites And Composite Foams Based On Natural Fibres; Composites Materials From Other Than Cellulosic Resources; Microcrystalline Cellulose And Related Polymer Composites; Tannin-based Foam; Renewable Feedstock Vanillin Derived Polymer And Composites; Silk Biocomposites; Bio-derived Adhesives And Matrix Polymers; Biomass Based Formaldehyde-free Bio-resin ; Isolation And Characterization Of Water Soluble Polysaccharide; Bio-based Fillers; Keratin Based Materials In Biotechnology; Structure Of Proteins Adsorbed Onto Bioactive Glasses For Sustainable Composite; Effect Of Filler Properties On The Antioxidant Response Of Starch Composites; Composite Of Chitosan And Its Derivate; Magnetic Biochar From Discarded Agricultural Biomass; Biodegradable Polymers For Protein And Peptide Conjugation; Polyurethanes And Polyurethane Composites From Bio-based / Recycled Components.