Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future

Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future: Microbial Biopolymers provides in-depth information on various microbial biopolymer composites and critically evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of biocomposites as well as thermal and functional properties of natural material-reinforced biopolymers, their potential, and future opportunities. The book covers the latest developments and advancements in the field of microbial biopolymers, with an emphasis on process engineering to commercialization. The book starts with an introduction and general background, followed by a classification of biopolymers, and comprehensively covers the types of microbial and composite biopolymers, including their production as well as applications. The book concludes with future research needs and directions. Biopolymers from Microorganisms for a Green Future is a highly relevant resource for a broad audience including researchers and advanced students in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, industrial technology, chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, environmental engineering, and process engineering, as well as marketing experts, professionals, analysts, and consultants in biotechnology.

• Focuses on microbial biopolymers as an initiative step towards green plastic
• Outlines appropriate technologies for production of microbial biopolymers
• Reports new research findings on production of microbial biopolymers
• Discusses applications in diverse sectors including agriculture, food, and medicine