This booklet examines biotechnological, chemical, and engineering elements of biopolymers and their blends. It makes a speciality of processing and characterization, biopolymer synthesis and degradation, and new purposes. bankruptcy subject matters comprise biodegradable plastics, environmental cleanup, nanocomposite matrices, salient enzymology, ideas for tracking bioplastics in residing cells, and biopolymers for nutrients packaging. fabrics mentioned comprise starch and cellulosics (including xylans), chitin, proteins, long-chain fatty acids, mesquite gums, and lignin.
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