Biopolymers: Biomedical and Environmental Applications

Author: Susheel Kalia, Luc Avérous
ISBN 978-0-470-63923-8

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642 pages

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This handbook focuses on biopolymers for both environmental and biomedical applications. It shows recent advances in technology in all areas from chemical synthesis or biosynthesis to end use applications. These areas have not been covered in a single book before and they include biopolymers for chemical and biotechnological modifications, material structures, characterization, processing, properties, and applications.
After the introduction which summarizes the importance of biopolymer in the market, the book covers almost all the topics related to polysaccharides, biofibers, bioplastics, biocomposites, natural rubber, gums, bacterial and blood compatible polymers, and applications of biopolymers in various fields.

Introductory Preface.

About the Editors.

Part I. Polysaccharides.

1. Hyaluronic Acid: A Natural Biopolymer (Juergen Schiller, Nicola Volpi, Eva Hrabárova, and Ladislav Soltes).

2. Polysaccharide Graft Copolymers Synthesis, Properties and Applications (B. S. Kaith, Hemant Mittal, Jaspreet Kaur Bhatia, and Susheel Kalia).

3. Natural Polysaccharides: From Membranes to Active Food Packaging (Keith J. Fahnestock, Marjorie S. Austero, and Caroline L. Schauer).

4. Starch as Source of Polymeric Materials (Antonio A. J. Carvalho).

5. Grafted Polysaccharides: Smart Materials of Future, Synthesis and Applications (Gautam Sen, Ashoke Sharon, and Sagar Pal).

6. Chitosan: The Marine based Biopolymer for Applications (Debasish Sahoo, and P. L. Nayak).

Part II. Bioplastics and Biocomposites.

7. Biopolymers Based-on Carboxylic Acids Derived from Renewable Resources (Sushil Kumar, Nikhil Prakash, and Dipaloy Datta).

8. Characteristics and Applications of PLA (Sandra Domenek, Cecile Courgneau, and Violette Ducruet).

9. Biobased Composites & Applications (Smita Mohanty, and Sanjay K. Nayak).

Part III. Miscellaneous Biopolymers.

10. Cassia Seed Gums: A Renewable Reservoir for Synthesizing High Performance Materials for Water Remediation (Vandana Singh, and Pramendra Kumar).

11. Bacterial Polymers: Resources, Synthesis and Applications (GVN Rathna, and Sutapa Gosh).

12. Gum Arabica: A Natural Biopolymer (A. Sarkar).

13. Gluten: A Natural Biopolymer (S. Georgiev, and Tereza Dekova).

14. Natural Rubber: Production, Properties, and Applications (Thomas Kurian, and N. M. Mathew).

15. Electronic Structures and Conduction Properties of Biopolymers (Mohsineen Wazir, Vinita Arora, and A. K. Bakhshi).

Part IV. Biopolymers for Specific Applications.

16. Applications of Biopolymers in Agriculture with Special Reference to Role of Plant Derived Biopolymers in Crop Protection (S. Niranjan Raj, S. N. Lavanya, J, Sudisha, and H. Shekar Shetty).

17. Modified Cellulose Fibers as a Biosorbent for the Organic Pollutants (Sami Boufi, and Sabrine Alila).

18. Polymers and Biopolymers in Pharmaceutical Technology (István Erös).

19. Biopolymers Employed in Drug Delivery (Betina Giehl Zanetti Ramos).

20. Natural Polymeric Vectors in Gene Therapy (Patit P. Kundu, and Kishor Sarkar).

Susheel Kalia is Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Bahra University (Shimla Hills), India. He received his PhD from Punjab Technical University Jalandhar, India. He has 33 research papers to his credit in international journals along with 45 publications in proceedings of national & international conferences as well as several book chapters. He is a life member of the Asian Polymer Association and Indian Cryogenics Council. He has edited the book, Cellulose Fibers, Bio- and Nano- Polymer Composites (Springer 2011). He is currently working in the field of polymer composites, cellulose nanofibers, hydrogels and cryogenics.

Luc Avérous is Director of the Laboratory of Engineering Polymers for Advanced Technologies at the University of Strasbourg, France. He obtained his PhD in science and polymer engineering from the School of Mines of Paris in 1995. For the last 15 years his major research projects have dealt with multiphase systems (blends, multilayers, biocomposites, and nano-biocomposites) based on agro-resources (starch, lignins, chitosan, cellulose etc.) and biopolyesters (PLA, PHA, PCL etc.). He has been particularly involved in the study of the materials-process-properties chain. He has published more than 60 journal articles, 15 book chapters, has 2 patents to his name, and has co-edited 3 books. With his expertise in starch-based materials, and more generally in biopolymers, he is regularly invited to organise symposia and conferences.

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Su\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl of Drug Release from Coatings: Theories and Methodologies, L. Shang, S. Zhang, S.S. Venkatraman, and H. Du\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease-Controlled Coatings, J.Z. Tang and N.P. Rhodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrthopedic and Dental Implant Surfaces and Coatings, R.Z. LeGeros, P.G. Coelho, D. Holmes, F. Dimaano, and J.P. LeGeros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Nitride Films for Microfluidic and Biosensing Applications, Y. Q. Fu, J.K. Luo, A.J. Flewitt, A.J. Walton, M.P.Y. Desmulliez, and W.I. Milne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films, Y.Q. Fu, W.M. Huang, and S. Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices, S. Venkatraman, X. Yun, H. Yingying, D. Mondal, and L.K. Lin\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSam Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of the CRC Press Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series, which includes this handbook. A full professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Zhang is active in international journals, also serving as editor-in-chief for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (United States) and principal editor for Journal of Materials Research (United States).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmong his other accomplishments:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident of the Thin Films Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn honorary professor of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuest professor at Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinguished professor at the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:47-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:47-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2011","bioactive coatings","biomedical coatings","biopolymers","book","controldrug release","nanocoatings","thin films"],"price":22000,"price_min":22000,"price_max":22000,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":43378315908,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":22000,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":null,"inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":"978-1-43-982125-1","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251"],"featured_image":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":350157340765,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"width":345,"src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251"},"aspect_ratio":0.767,"height":450,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/chemtec.org\/cdn\/shop\/products\/978-1-43-982125-1.jpg?v=1499724251","width":345}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAuthor: Edited by Sam Zhang \u003cbr\u003eISBN 978-1-43-982125-1 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e976 pages\n\u003ch5\u003eSummary\u003c\/h5\u003e\nWritten in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set explores the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field.\u003cbr\u003eThe set covers advances in the latest understanding, design, and performance of biological and biomedical coatings for a vast array of material types, including sol-gel, bio-ceramics, polymers, glass, chitosan, and nanomaterials. Contributors delve into a wide range of novel techniques used in the manufacture and testing of clinical applications for coatings in the medical field, particularly in the field of regenerative medicine.\u003cbr\u003eTopics include:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplants and implanted devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically modified coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrthopedic and dental implants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of drug release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosensing and bioactive coatings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal and plasma spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrothermal, physical, and chemical vapor deposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance spectroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroxyapatite nanocoatings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith chapters authored by world experts at the forefront of research in their respective areas, this timely set consists of two volumes—Processing and Characterization and Applications—to cover a subject that is truly fundamental to the success of biotechnological pursuits.\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 1: Processing and Characterization (K12269)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonelike Mineral and Organically Modified Bonelike Mineral Coatings, J. Ramaswamy, H. Ramaraju, and D.H. Kohn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSynthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Nanocoatings by Sol–Gel Method for Clinical Applications, B. Ben-Nissan, A.H. Choi, D.W. Green, B.A. Latella, J. Chou, and A. Bendavid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydroxyapatite and Other Biomedical Coatings by Electrophoretic Deposition, C.C. Sorrell, H. Taib, T.C. Palmer, F. Peng, Z. Xia, and M. Wei\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThermal Sprayed Bioceramic Coatings: Nanostructured Hydroxyapatite (HA) and HA-Based Composites, H. Li\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNanostructured Titania Coatings for Biological Applications: Fabrication an Characterization, Y. Xin and P.K. Chu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydrothermal Crystallization with Microstructural Self-Healing Effect on Mechanical and Failure Behaviors of Plasma-Sprayed Hydroxyapatite Coatings, C.-W. Yang and T.-S. Lui\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioceramic Coating on Titanium by Physical and Chemical Vapor Deposition, T. Goto, T. Narushima, and K. Ueda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoating of Material Surfaces with Layer-by- Layer Assembled Polyelectrolyte Films, T. Crouzier, T. Boudou, K. Ren, and C. Picart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Glass-Based Coatings and Modified Surfaces: Strategies for the Manufacture, Testing, and Clinical Applications for Regenerative Medicine, J. Maroothynaden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 2: Applications (K12270)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSol-Gel Derived Hydroxyapatite Coatings on Metallic Implants: Characterization, In Vitro and In Vivo Analysis, W. Yongsheng\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmorphous Carbon Coatings for Biological Applications, S.-E. Ong and S. Zhang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiomedical Applications of Carbon-Based Materials, S. Alwarappan, S.R. Singh, and A. Kumar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImpedance Spectroscopy on Carbon-Based Materials for Biological Application, H. Ye and S. Su\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControl of Drug Release from Coatings: Theories and Methodologies, L. Shang, S. Zhang, S.S. Venkatraman, and H. Du\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease-Controlled Coatings, J.Z. Tang and N.P. Rhodes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrthopedic and Dental Implant Surfaces and Coatings, R.Z. LeGeros, P.G. Coelho, D. Holmes, F. Dimaano, and J.P. LeGeros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePiezoelectric Zinc Oxide and Aluminum Nitride Films for Microfluidic and Biosensing Applications, Y. Q. Fu, J.K. Luo, A.J. Flewitt, A.J. Walton, M.P.Y. Desmulliez, and W.I. Milne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedical Applications of Sputter-Deposited Shape Memory Alloy Thin Films, Y.Q. Fu, W.M. Huang, and S. Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBioactive Coatings for Implanted Devices, S. Venkatraman, X. Yun, H. Yingying, D. Mondal, and L.K. Lin\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSam Zhang\u003c\/b\u003e is editor-in-chief of the CRC Press Advances in Materials Science and Engineering series, which includes this handbook. A full professor at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Professor Zhang is active in international journals, also serving as editor-in-chief for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters (United States) and principal editor for Journal of Materials Research (United States).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAmong his other accomplishments:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident of the Thin Films Society\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (UK)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn honorary professor of the Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuest professor at Zhejiang University and Harbin Institute of Technology\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\" class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistinguished professor at the Central Iron and Steel Research Institute\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e"}

Biopolymers

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It is important that biopolymers have an adequate life span for applications - their biodegradability makes them ideal for use in resorbable medical products such as sutures, in short-term packaging applications for fast foods and fresh groceries, and for sanitary uses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review sets out to examine the current trends in biopolymer science. The different types of biological polymers are discussed. The chemistry and synthesis of some key biopolymers is described, including cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, polyhydroxyalkanoates (of bacterial origin), tannins (polyphenolic plant products), cashew nut shell liquid, rosins (from tree sap), lignin (from wood), and man made polylactides. Many other biopolymers are also being investigated, for example, alginates from seaweed and algae, and proteins such as casein and soybean. The abstracts at the end of this report cover an extensive range of materials and are fully indexed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommercially, bioplastics have proven to be relatively expensive and available only in small quantities. This has lead to limitations on applications to date. However, there are signs that this is changing, with increasing environmental awareness and more stringent legislation regarding recyclability and restrictions on waste disposal. Cargill Dow has a polylactic acid polymer in production (Natureworks). Metabolix has been working on polyhydroxyalkanoates (Biopol). Several companies have been developing starch products such as Avebe, Biop, Earthshell and Midwest Grain Products Inc. Polyols for polyurethane have been obtained from vegetable oils, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCertification of compostability is now available from DIN CERTCO. The requirements for this standard are discussed in the report. Additives can compromise the environmentally-friendly status of a polymer and must be chosen with care. Thus natural fibre reinforcements are also discussed briefly here. Biocomposites have been developed comprising natural origin polymer matrices and natural fibres, such as sugar cane bagasse and jute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review is accompanied by over 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject. A subject index and a company index are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Biodisintegratables or Biodeteriorating Polymers\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Biodegradability\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Environmental Impact\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Market Size \u003cbr\u003e2. Synthesis of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Cellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Starch\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Hemicellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Tannins\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 The Structure of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Polymer Synthesis of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Rosins\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Lignin\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Polylactic Acids and Polylactides\u003cbr\u003e2.10 Other \u003cbr\u003e3. Commercially Available Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e4. Uses of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e4.1 General Uses\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Uses of Specific Polymer Types \u003cbr\u003e5. Manufacturing Technologies for Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Manufacturing Methods\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Additives\u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Plasticizers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Lubricants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Colorants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.4 Flame Retardants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.5 Blowing (Foaming) Agents\u003cbr\u003e5.3.6 Crosslinkers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.7 Fillers \u003cbr\u003e6. Fillers and Reinforcement for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e7.The Markets and Economics for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e8.Compostability Certification \u003cbr\u003e9.The Chemistry and Biology of Polymer Degradation \u003cbr\u003e10.Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eAdditional References\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is currently reading for a doctorate in Engineering Business Management (EngD) at the University of Warwick. Prior to this he worked as a production engineer in composite fabrication. 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His current research portfolio now covers the economic manufacture and application of low environmental impact biodegradable composites from sustainable resources. In parallel with these activities, he runs the Sustainable Composites Network with the Biocomposites Centre at the University of Wales, Bangor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:39-04:00","created_at":"2017-06-22T21:12:39-04:00","vendor":"Chemtec Publishing","type":"Book","tags":["2003","applications","bacterial origin","biodegradability","biodeteriorating polymers","biodisintegratables","biological origin polymers","biopolymers","book","cashew nut shell liquid","cellulose","environmental impact","hemicellulose","lignin","polyhydroxyalkanoates","polylactides","polyphenolic plant products","product properties environmental\/safety issues each technology area. These papers are not contained main conference book. 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Additives can compromise the environmentally-friendly status of a polymer and must be chosen with care. Thus natural fibre reinforcements are also discussed briefly here. Biocomposites have been developed comprising natural origin polymer matrices and natural fibres, such as sugar cane bagasse and jute. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis review is accompanied by over 400 abstracts from papers and books in the Rapra Polymer Library database, to facilitate further reading on this subject. A subject index and a company index are included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e1.1 Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e1.2 Biodisintegratables or Biodeteriorating Polymers\u003cbr\u003e1.3 Biodegradability\u003cbr\u003e1.4 Environmental Impact\u003cbr\u003e1.5 Market Size \u003cbr\u003e2. Synthesis of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e2.1 Cellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.2 Starch\u003cbr\u003e2.3 Hemicellulose\u003cbr\u003e2.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)\u003cbr\u003e2.5 Tannins\u003cbr\u003e2.6 Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL)\u003cbr\u003e2.6.1 The Structure of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.6.2 Polymer Synthesis of CNSL\u003cbr\u003e2.7 Rosins\u003cbr\u003e2.8 Lignin\u003cbr\u003e2.9 Polylactic Acids and Polylactides\u003cbr\u003e2.10 Other \u003cbr\u003e3. Commercially Available Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e4. Uses of Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e4.1 General Uses\u003cbr\u003e4.2 Uses of Specific Polymer Types \u003cbr\u003e5. Manufacturing Technologies for Biopolymers\u003cbr\u003e5.1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e5.2 Manufacturing Methods\u003cbr\u003e5.3 Additives\u003cbr\u003e5.3.1 Plasticizers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.2 Lubricants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.3 Colorants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.4 Flame Retardants\u003cbr\u003e5.3.5 Blowing (Foaming) Agents\u003cbr\u003e5.3.6 Crosslinkers\u003cbr\u003e5.3.7 Fillers \u003cbr\u003e6. Fillers and Reinforcement for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e7.The Markets and Economics for Biopolymers \u003cbr\u003e8.Compostability Certification \u003cbr\u003e9.The Chemistry and Biology of Polymer Degradation \u003cbr\u003e10.Conclusions\u003cbr\u003eAdditional References\u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations and Acronyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is currently reading for a doctorate in Engineering Business Management (EngD) at the University of Warwick. Prior to this he worked as a production engineer in composite fabrication. The areas of study of his doctorate are biodegradable composites, their fabrication, performance, biodegradability and the factors affecting their uptake and usage by industry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Leonard Mwaikambo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eholds the post of Lecturer at the Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, and is currently a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick. His research concerns the development of sustainably produced, recyclable natural fibre composites. He has keen interest in developing matrices based on polymerised natural oils and fats for composite manufacture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e's interest in biopolymers was started by a request from the Rover Group to examine the potential effect of biodegradable polymers on end-of-life vehicle disposal. His current research portfolio now covers the economic manufacture and application of low environmental impact biodegradable composites from sustainable resources. In parallel with these activities, he runs the Sustainable Composites Network with the Biocomposites Centre at the University of Wales, Bangor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e"}