Monomers, Polymers, and Composites from Renewable Resources

Mohamed Naceur Belgacem, 2008

Overview

Driven by the depletion of fossil fuels and rising oil prices, significant research focuses on alternatives from renewable resources. This book addresses the growing interest in replacing petroleum-based chemistry with sustainable counterparts, particularly in polymer science. It explores the concept of biorefineries for utilizing vegetable biomass and its components. The collection covers the synthesis, characterization, and properties of macromolecular materials derived from renewable sources.

Who it's for

• Researchers in polymer science and technology.
• Scientists exploring sustainable chemical commodities.
• Professionals interested in bio-refinery concepts.

Key features

• Comprehensive coverage of monomers, oligomers, and polymers from renewable sources.
• Discussion of materials like terpenes, furans, rosin, tannins, cellulose, and proteins.
• Emphasis on recent advancements and future outlooks in the field.
• Hardback binding.
• 560 pages.
• ISBN: 9780080453163.
• Published by Elsevier Science.