Elsevier Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications

Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications presents the latest advances in the synthesis and characterization of advanced biopolymeric formulations and their state-of-the-art applications across biomedicine and food science. Sections cover the fundamentals, applications, future trends, environmental, ethical and medical considerations, and biopolymeric architectures that are organized in nano, micro and macro scales. The final section of the book focuses on novel applications and recent developments. This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students in biopolymer science, polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer composites, plastics engineering, biomaterials, materials science, biomedical engineering, and more. It will also be of interest to R&D professionals, scientists and engineers across the plastics, food, biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. Review An innovative guide to the synthesis and characterization of biopolymeric formulations, covering techniques and applications across the nano, micro and macro scales From the Back Cover Biopolymer-Based Formulations: Biomedical and Food Applications presents the very latest advances in the synthesis and characterization of advanced biopolymeric formulations, for use in state-of-the-art applications across the fields of biomedicine and food science.The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of biopolymer formulations, assessing current applications, future trends, and the environmental, ethical and medical considerations involved. This is followed by comprehensive and systematic coverage of biopolymeric architectures, organized by the nano, micro and macro scales. The final section of the book focuses on novel applications and recent developments in the field, opening the door to further research and to the implementation of advanced biopolymeric materials.This book is an essential resource for researchers, scientists and advanced students across a range of disciplines, including in biopolymer science, polymer science, polymer chemistry, polymer composites, plastics engineering, biomaterials, materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, food science, and medicine. This is also of great interest to R&D professionals, scientists and engineers across the plastics, food, biomedical, and pharmaceutical industries. About the Author Dr. Pal pursued his graduation in Pharmacy from the University of Delhi, New Delhi, India in the year 2002, followed by post-graduation in Biomedical Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India in the year 2004. Later, he did his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, in the year 2006. Subsequently, he joined Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada as a post-doctoral fellow in the year 2007. During his tenure at Ryerson University, he served as Vice-Chair (Elect), HQPA, AFMNet Network of Excellence, Canada. He joined the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India in the year 2009 as an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering. He is currently the Professor-in-Charge of Medical Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory in the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. His major research interests revolve around Biomedical Signal Processing and Biomedical Equipment Design. He is also working in the fields of soft materials and controlled drug delivery. He has published more than 100 publications in SCI cited journals of high repute, Book Chapters, Edited Books, and papers in peer-reviewed conferences. He is a very well-cited researcher having more than 2500 citations.Prof. Indranil Banerjee did his Ph. D. in Biotechnology (Tissue Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India in the year 2011. Presently, is holding the position of an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotech