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Surface modification of biopolymers /

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Thakur, Vijay Kumar, 1981- (Editor ), Singha, Amar Singh (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, [2015]
Edición:1.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • Preface
  • Chapter 1 Surface Modification of Biopolymers: An Overview
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Structures of Some Commercially Important Biopolymers
  • 1.2.1 Natural Fibers
  • 1.2.2 Chitosan
  • 1.2.3 Agar
  • 1.4 Poly(3-Hydroxyalkanoates)
  • 1.5 Starch
  • References
  • Chapter 2 Surface Modification of Chitosan and its Implications in Tissue Engineering and Drug Delivery
  • 2.1 Introduction: Biomaterials
  • 2.1.1 Biomaterials: Evolution and Properties
  • 2.2 Chitosan as Biomaterial: Structure-Property-Function Relationship
  • 2.3 Chemical Modification of CS: An Overview
  • 2.3.1 Graft Copolymerization with CS
  • 2.3.2 Grafting onto CS
  • 2.3.3 Chitosan Derivatives
  • 2.4 Summary and Final Remarks
  • References
  • Chapter 3 Microwave-Irradiated Synthesis of Agar-Based Graft Copolymers: Analytical Evidences, Biomedical and Environmental Applications
  • 3.1 Agar: The Polysaccharide
  • 3.2 Graft Copolymerization
  • 3.3 Synthesis Techniques of Grafting
  • 3.3.1 Grafting Initiated by Chemical/Conventional Means
  • 3.3.2 Grafting Initiated by Radiation-Induced Technique
  • 3.3.3 Synthesis of the Graft Copolymers by Conventional Method (Using CAN as the Free Radical Initiator)
  • 3.3.4 Synthesis of the Graft Copolymers by Microwave-Initiated Method
  • 3.3.5 Synthesis of the Graft Copolymers by Microwave-Assisted Method
  • 3.3.6 Interpretation for Using Hydroquinone as an Inhibitor
  • 3.3.7 Purification of the Graft Copolymer by the Solvent Extraction Method
  • 3.4 Analytical Evidence for the Synthesized Grafted Agar Products
  • 3.4.1 Intrinsic Viscosity Measurement
  • 3.4.2 Determination of Number Average Molecular Weight by Osmometry
  • 3.4.3 FTIR Spectroscopy
  • 3.4.4 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • 3.4.5 Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • 3.4.6 Elemental Analysis.
  • 3.4.7 Thermo Gravimetric Analysis
  • 3.5 Application
  • 3.5.1 Flocculent for Water Treatment
  • 3.5.2 Heavy Metal Remediation
  • 3.6 Matrix for Controlled Drug Release
  • 3.6 Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Chapter 4 Adaptation of Biopolymers to Specific Applications
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Biopolymers in Controlled Drug Release
  • 4.3 Biopolymers in Packaging
  • 4.4 Biopolymers in Affinity Chromatography
  • 4.5 Biopolymers in Biosensors
  • 4.5.1 Biopolymers as Biocompatible Environment and Functional Matrices in Biosensors
  • 4.5.2 Biopolymers as Biorecognition Elements in Biosensors
  • References
  • Chapter 5 Modifications of Lignocellulose Fibers and its Application in Adsorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Lignocellulosic Adsorbents
  • 5.2.1 Lignin
  • 5.2.2 Cellulose
  • 5.3 Modifications Reactions: New Adsorbents from Lignocellulosic Residues
  • 5.3.1 Pretreatment
  • 5.3.2 Halogenations
  • 5.3.3 Esterification
  • 5.3.4 Amination
  • 5.3.5 Etherification
  • 5.3.6 Oxidation
  • 5.4 Other Types of Modification
  • 5.5 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 6 Tailoring Surface Properties of Degradable Poly(3-Hydroxyalkanoates) for Biological Applications
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Surface Pretreatment Methods
  • 6.2.1 Ozone Treatment
  • 6.2.2 Plasma Treatment
  • 6.2.3 Alkali Treatment
  • 6.3 Polymer Grafting Methods
  • 6.3.1 Polymer Grafting With Pretreatment Methods
  • 6.3.2 Radiation-induced Direct Polymer Grafting
  • 6.3.3 Thermo-initiated Polymer Grafting
  • 6.3.4 Photo-initiated Polymer Grafting
  • 6.4 Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 7 Physically and Chemically Modified Starches in Food and Non-Food Industries
  • References
  • Chapter 8 Polymer Modifications and Recent Technological Advances Toward Live Cell Encapsulation and Delivery
  • 8.1 Introduction.
  • 8.2 Encapsulated Cells and Derived Products
  • 8.3 Mechanisms of Cell Encapsulation
  • 8.3.1 Polyelectrolyte-Based Complexation
  • 8.3.2 Thermal Gelation
  • 8.3.3 Self Assembly: Materials/Cells/Cells and Materials
  • 8.3.4 Electrostatic Spraying
  • 8.3.5 Photocrosslinking Technique
  • 8.4 Limitations of Hydrogels-Based Cell Encapsulation
  • 8.5 AM-Based Cell Encapsulation Techniques
  • 8.5.1 Optical-Based AM Techniques
  • 8.5.2 Mechanical-Based AM Techniques
  • 8.6 Direct Writing
  • 8.7 Hybrid Process
  • 8.8 Organ Printing
  • 8.9 Summary and Future Directions
  • References
  • Chapter 9 Surface Modification of Natural Fibers for Reinforcement in Polymeric Composites
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Surface Modification Methods
  • 9.2.1 Surface Modification by Physical Methods
  • 9.2.2 Effect of Physical Treatment on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • 9.2.3 Surface Modification by Chemical Methods
  • 9.2.4 Effect of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical Properties of NFRCs
  • 9.2.5 Surface Modification by Biological Methods
  • 9.2.6 Effect of Biological Treatment on Mechanical Properties of a NFRC
  • 9.3 Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 10 Surface Electroconductive Modification of Biopolymers
  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.1.1 Electrical Conductivity
  • 10.1.2 Electroconductive Polymers
  • 10.1.3 Common Electroconductive Polymers
  • 10.1.4 Disadvantages of ECPs
  • 10.1.5 Biopolymers
  • 10.2 Electroconductive Modification Methods
  • 10.2.1 Bulk or Surface Modification of Biopolymers
  • 10.2.2 Surface Modification of Biopolymers
  • 10.3 Market for Electroconductive Polymers
  • 10.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
  • References
  • Chapter 11 Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals for Nanocomposites
  • 11.1 Introduction
  • 11.2 Surface Physical Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals
  • 11.2.1 Physical Attachment of Homopolymer.
  • 11.2.2 Coating of Amphiphilic Compounds
  • 11.2.3 Physical Pre-Encapsulation with Polymer
  • 11.3 Surface Chemical Modification of Cellulose Nanocrystals
  • 11.3.1 TEMPO-Mediated Oxidation
  • 11.3.2 Conjugation of Small Molecules
  • 11.3.3 Polymer Grafting Based on "Graft Onto" Strategy
  • 11.3.4 Polymer Grafting Based on "Graft From" Strategy
  • 11.4 Effects of Surface Modification on Nanocomposite Processing
  • 11.4.1 Effects of Surface Modification on Solution-Blending System
  • 11.4.2 Effects of Surface Modification on Thermoprocessing Systems
  • 11.5 Effects of Surface-Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals on Structure and Mechanical Properties of Nanocomposites
  • 11.5.1 Improving Interfacial Interaction and Mechanical Properties by Surface Modification
  • 11.5.2 Co-Continuous Structure Mediated with Surface-Grafted Polymer Chains
  • 11.5.3 Effects of Structural Changes in Polymer Matrix on Mechanical Properties
  • 11.6 Conclusion and Prospects
  • Acknowledgment
  • References
  • Chapter 12 Biopolymer-Based Stimuli-Sensitive Functionalized Graft Copolymers as Controlled Drug Delivery Systems
  • 12.1 Introduction
  • 12.2 Materials and Methods
  • 12.2.1 Materials
  • 12.2.2 Preparation of the Drug Carriers
  • 12.2.3 Instruments and Methods of Characterization
  • 12.2.4 Experimental Methods
  • 12.3 Results and Discussion
  • 12.3.1 Development of DDS and Their Characteristics
  • 12.3.2 Characterization
  • 12.3.3 Swelling Characteristics
  • 12.3.4 Drug Loading Efficiency
  • 12.3.5 Drug Encapsulation Efficiency of P(AA-co-AAm-co-AMPS)-g-NC/PVA
  • 12.3.6 In Vitro Drug Release Profiles
  • 12.4 Conclusions
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 13 Nucleophile-Induced Shift of Surface Plasmon Resonance and its Implication in Chemistry
  • 13.1 Introduction
  • 13.1.1 SPR Sensitivity and Coinage Metals
  • 13.1.2 Resonance Condition
  • 13.2 Plasmon.
  • 13.2.1 Electric Field Enhancement
  • 13.2.2 Propagation Length
  • 13.2.3 Penetration Depth
  • 13.3 Theoretical Background
  • 13.3.1 Mie Theory
  • 13.3.2 Limitation of Mie Theory
  • 13.3.3 Extended Mie Theory: Gans' Modification
  • 13.4 Light Excitation and Wave Coupling Schemes
  • 13.4.1 Prism Coupling
  • 13.5 Temperature Dependence of SPR
  • 13.6 Effect of Refractive Index
  • 13.7 Effect of Dielectric Constant
  • 13.8 Size and Shape Dependence
  • 13.9 Fermi Level
  • 13.9.1 Calculation of Number of Au Atoms Present in a Single Au NP
  • 13.10 Damping
  • 13.11 Effect of Eletrophile and Nucleophile on SPR
  • 13.12 Application
  • 13.12.1 Gas Sensing
  • 13.12.2 Chemical Sensing
  • 13.12.3 Biomolecular Recognition
  • 13.12.4 Biosensing
  • 13.13 Commercialization of SPR Sensor Technology
  • 13.13.1 Improvement in Detection Limits
  • 13.13.2 Multichannel Performance
  • 13.13.3 Development of Advanced Recognition Elements
  • 13.14 Conclusion
  • Symbol and Abbreviation
  • References
  • Chapter 14 Surface Modification of Natural Fiber Composites and their Potential Applications
  • 14.1 Introduction
  • 14.2 Natural Fibers
  • 14.2.1 Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibers
  • 14.2.2 Polymer Matrices
  • 14.3 Chemical Methods of Modification of the Natural Fibers for the Composite Preparation
  • 14.3.1 Alkali Treatment
  • 14.3.2 Silane Treatment
  • 14.3.3 Water Glass (Sodium Silicate) Treatment
  • 14.3.4 Bacterial Nanocellulose Coating
  • 14.3.5 Fungal Treatment
  • 14.3.6 Enzymatic Treatment
  • 14.3.7 Advanced Method for Surface Modification of Fiber
  • 14.3.8 Graft Copolymerization
  • 14.4 Physical Methods of Modification of the Natural Fibers for the Composite Preparation
  • 14.4.1 Plasma Treatment
  • 14.4.2 Corona Treatment
  • 14.5 Effect of Chemical Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites.