Biodegradable Polymers and Their Emerging Applications (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials)

Bio-degradable polymers are rapidly emerging as a sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics and polymers. However, the synthesis and processing of such polymers present unique challenges and opportunities. In this comprehensive volume, Dr. Saha and her team provide an in-depth exploration of the synthesis and processing of bio-degradable polymers and their emerging applications in various sectors from  drug  delivery  to food packaging.

Covering a wide range of topics, including synthesis, modification, processing techniques, and few of their advanced applications in emerging areas, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the field. The authors also delve into cutting-edge research on the synthesis, properties and applications of bio-degradable polymers in various fields, such as agricultural, food preservation, biomedical arena, energy storage and other advanced application areas.

This volume is an essential resource for scientists, engineers, and policymakers interested in the future of sustainable materials. Whether you are a researcher looking to expand your knowledge of biodegradable polymer synthesis and processing or a policymaker interested in the potential of biodegradable polymers to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, this book is an invaluable guide to the field.

Sampa Saha is currently working as an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India. She received her PhD from Michigan State University, USA. Sampa Saha is editorial advisory board member of Journal of Macromolecular Science. She has published more than sixty peer-reviewed articles, five book chapters on polymer science and holds eight Indian patents.

Chandrani Sarkar is currently working as a DST-National Post-Doctoral Fellow at India Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India under the supervision of Dr. Sampa Saha. She received her PhD from Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad.