Publisher's Synopsis
Bio-based polymers are polymers derived from biodegradable biomass. The ongoing threats posed by the climate crisis, dependence on fossil fuels, and the issue of plastic waste have sparked a growing interest in bio-based materials, and the current drive towards developing new materials for various applications is heavily influenced by interfacial processes as well as ecological considerations.This reference text will provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of bio-based polymers at interfaces, exploring the latest cutting-edge developments and applications from a materials science, physical science, and polymer science perspective. The emphasis will be on the interfacial properties of bio-polymers and how they impact their respective fields of use.
**Key Features: ** * Provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of bio-based polymers at interfaces * Explores the latest cutting-edge developments and applications from a materials science, physical science, and polymer science perspective * Emphasises the interfacial properties of bio-polymers and how they impact their respective fields of use * Covers a wide range of applications including bio-based polymeric surfactants, adhesives and coatings, bio-medical applications and interfacial adsorption * Concludes with a chapter on end-of-life cycle strategies for bio-based materials, including degradation, reuse, and recycling
