Elsevier Carbohydrate Functional Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications

Carbohydrate Functional Coatings: Fundamentals and Applications provides a detailed overview of how carbohydrate coatings can be functionalized to enhance their properties, including anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-corrosive, and fire-resistant features, thus making them suitable for diverse applications. The book begins with fundamental concepts about carbohydrates, including their sources and classifications. It then discusses essential methods for applying these coatings and the techniques used to measure their effectiveness. Following sections highlight specific applications across various industries, such as food, agriculture, biomedicine, textiles, and building materials. In addition, the content addresses challenges in the field and explores future directions for research and development, including the role of carbohydrate coatings in promoting sustainability and their potential environmental impacts. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and advanced students who want to learn about the unique properties and applications of carbohydrate coatings, as well as the latest advancements in the field. Reviews several methods for functionalizing carbohydrate coatings tailored for specific applications Features applications of carbohydrate functional coatings in a wide variety of fields, such as food preservation, drug delivery, medical devices, and textiles Addresses the importance of sustainability in coating technologies, discussing the environmental benefits of using biodegradable and non-toxic carbohydrate coatings