Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Biocomposites and Bionanocomposites

Preface

Many of the recent research accomplishments in the area of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites are summarized in this book. In it, we have tried to discuss as many topics as possible on the most recent state-of-the-art developments regarding these biocomposites and bionanocomposites, the challenges faced when using them, and their future prospects. In addition to providing a biodegradation study of them, their significance and applications are also discussed, along with practical steps towards their commercialization. Moreover, PVA/cellulose-based and PVA/starch-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites are discussed, along with the biomedical applications of PVA-based composites and nanocomposites, and PVA-based hybrid interpolymeric complexes and their applications. As can be seen from the range of topics mentioned above, this book will be a very valuable reference source for university/ college faculties, professionals, post-doctoral research fellows, senior graduate students, and researchers in R&D laboratories working in the area of PVA. Since the various chapters are contributed by prominent researchers from industry, academia and government/private research laboratories across the globe, the book can be used as an up-to-date resource on the major findings and observations in the field.

In Chapter 1, an overview of PVA-based biocomposites and bionanocomposites is presented that includes their scope of application, state-of-the-art ...