Ololade Olatunji Knihy

Focusing on the multifaceted role of plastics, the book examines their historical context, diverse applications, and significant impacts on food security, water management, and ecological conservation. It critiques the long-term use of plastics beyond single-use items and discusses the technological and socio-economic dynamics involved. Additionally, the text outlines strategies for fostering a sustainable plastic economy that aligns with global sustainable development goals, presenting both challenges and opportunities in the modern context.

Focusing on marine-derived polymers, this book explores recent advancements in their industrial applications and processing techniques. It covers key biomaterials such as Chitin, Collagen, Alginates, Cellulose, and Polyesters, emphasizing their significance and environmental impact. The text delves into the effects of industrial sourcing on aquatic ecosystems while addressing the need to balance conservation with the development of biodegradable alternatives to plastics. It is aimed at scientists in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, and engineering.

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.

Der umfassende Überblick über industrielle Anwendungen von Polymeren aus marinen Quellen behandelt Biomaterialien wie Chitin, Kollagen, Alginate, Cellulose und Polyester. Es wird die Verbindung zwischen ihrer industriellen Relevanz und den Umweltauswirkungen untersucht. Das Buch analysiert die Nutzung aquatischer Systeme und deren Einfluss auf die Umwelt, während es gleichzeitig die Notwendigkeit betont, die Erhaltung aquatischen Lebens mit der Entwicklung biologisch abbaubarer Alternativen für Kunststoffe zu vereinen. Es richtet sich an Fachleute in Chemie, Material- und Polymerwissenschaften sowie Ingenieurwesen.