Note: Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 -- Biopolymers in Devices for Environmental Monitoring and Protection -- Abstract -- 1. Materials for Electronics and Photonics -- 1.1. Substrates and Insulators -- 1.2. Semi-Conductors -- 1.3. Conductors -- 1.4. Photonic Materials -- 2. Materials with Envisaged Use Both in Electronics and Photonics -- 3. Biopolymer-Based Materials for Preparing Components for RES and Batteries -- 3.1. membranes for Fuel Cells -- 3.2. solid Polymer Electrolyte System for Rechargeable Batteries -- 3.3. materials for Solar Cells Application -- 4. Biopolymer-Based Materials for Environment Monitoring Sensors -- 4.1. Chitosan -- 4.2. Other Polysaccharides -- 4.3. deoxyribonucleic Acid -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Biopolymers for in Vivo and in Vitro Controlled Drug Delivery -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Modification of Biopolymers -- 1.2. Modification of Chitosan -- 1.3. Modification of Alginate -- 1.3.1. Graft Polymerisation of Alginates -- 1.3.2. Acetylation of Alginates -- 1.3.3. Sulfation of Alginates -- 1.3.4. Phosphorylation of Alginates -- 1.3.5. Hydrophobic Modification of Alginates -- 1.3.6. Covalent Cross Linking of Alginates -- 1.3.7. Modification by Cell Signalling Molecule -- 1.3.8. Modification of Gelation -- 1.4. Application of Biopolymer -- 1.5. Application of Chitosan -- 1.6. Application of Alginate -- 1.7. Application of Gelatin -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Removal of Heavy Metal Ions by Adsorption through Biopolymers -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Effect of Different Heavy Metals on Environment -- 2.1. Copper -- 2.2. Cadmium -- 2.3. Lead -- 2.4. Arsenic -- 2.5. Mercury -- 3. Different Methods Used for the Removal of Heavy Metals -- 3.1. Chemical Precipitation -- 3.2. Solvent Extraction -- 3.3. Coagulation-Flocculation -- 3.4. Reverse Osmosis. , 3.5. Evaporation -- 3.6. Ultrafiltration -- 3.7. Electrodialysis -- 3.8. Flotation -- 3.9. Ion Exchange -- 3.10. Adsorption -- 3.11. Bioadsorption -- 3.11.1. Seaweeds -- 3.11.2. Alginate -- 3.11.3. Chitin and Chitosan -- 3.11.4. Chitosan/a-Alumina Composite -- 3.11.5. Manganese Copper Ferrite/Polymer (AA, MA, VA) Composite -- 3.11.6. Gum Tragacanth Based Biopolymer -- Concluding Remarks and Future Scope -- References -- Chapter 4 -- Biopolymer Drived Hydrogels and Their Diverse Applications: A Review -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Classification of Hydrogel Products -- 1.1.1. Classification Based on Source -- 1.1.2. Classification According to Polymeric Composition -- 1.1.3. Classification Based on Configuration -- 1.1.4. Classification Based on Type of Cross-Linking -- 1.1.5. Classification Based on Physical Appearance -- 1.1.6. Classification According to Network Electrical Charge -- 1.2. Hydrogel Product Sensitive to Environmental Conditions -- 1.3. Utilization of Hydrogel Products -- 1.4. Preparation of Hydrogels -- 1.4.1. Use of Crosslinkers -- 1.4.2. Use of Gelling Agent -- 1.4.3. Use of Irradiation and Freeze Thawing -- 1.4.4. Synthesis of Hydrogel in Industry -- 2. Characterization -- 2.1. Solubility -- 2.1.1. Method A -- 2.1.2. Method B -- 2.2. Swelling Measurement -- 2.2.1. Method A -- 2.2.2. Method B -- 2.2.3. Method C -- 2.3. FTIR -- 2.4. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -- 2.5. Light Scattering -- 2.6. Other Techniques -- 3. Application of Hydrogels -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Waste Derived Biochar Based Bio Nanocomposties: Recent Progress in Utilization and Innovations -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Biochar -- 1.2. Magnetic Biochar -- 2. Production of Biochar -- 2.1. From Agricultural Wastes -- 2.2. From Industrial Waste -- 2.3. From Household Waste -- 3. Modification of Biochar. , 3.1. Chemical Modification -- 3.2. Physical Modification -- 3.3. Slow Pyrolysis -- 3.4. Fast Pyrolysis -- 3.5. Gasification -- 4. Synthesis of Magnetic Biochar Based Material -- 4.1. In-situ Synthesis -- 4.2. Impregnation -- 4.3. Coating -- 5. Application as Adsorbent -- 5.1. Removal of Heavy Metals: Effects of Functional Groups and Mechanism -- 5.2. Removal of Dyes and Organic Pollutants: Factors and Mechanisms -- 6. Soil Enrichment and Detoxification -- 7. Porosity and Surface Area -- 8. Cation Exchange Capacity -- 9. Other Applications -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Naturally Occurring Biodegradable Polymers -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Biodegradable Polymers -- 1.2. Naturally Occurring Biodegradable Polymers -- 1.2.1. Starch -- 1.2.2. Cellulose -- 1.2.3. Pectin -- 1.2.4. Chitosan -- 1.2.5. Guar Gum -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Progress from Composite Materials to Biocomposite Materials and Their Applications -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Classification of Composite Materials -- 2.1. Organic Matrix Composites (OMCs) -- 2.1.1. Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) -- 2.1.2. Carbon Carbon Composites -- 2.2. Metal Matrix Composites (MMCs) -- 2.3. Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) -- 2.3.1. Fibre Reinforced Composites (FRCs) -- 2.3.2. Laminar Composites -- 2.3.3. Particulate Composites -- 3. Biopolymer Based Composites -- 3.1. Starch Based Biocomposites -- 3.2. Pectin Based Biocomposites -- 3.3. Cellulose Based Biocomposites -- 3.4. Chitosan Based Biocomposites -- 3.5. Guargum Based Biocomposites -- 4. Applications of Biocomposite Materials -- 4.1. Environmental Protection -- 4.2. Optical Applications -- 4.3. Magnetic Applications -- 4.4. Biomedical Applications -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 8. , Biological Traits of Nanocomposites: Nanofertilizers, Nanopesticides, Anticancer and Antimicrobials -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Nanocomposites and Their Antimicrobial Activity -- Chitosan/Ag Nanocomposites -- Polyacrylic Acid/Silver Nanocomposite Hydrogels -- Polyaniline/Polyvinyl Alcohol/Ag Nanocomposites -- Copper-Polymer Nanocomposites -- Nanocomposite as a Potential Anticancer Agent -- Nanocomposite as a Potential Anticancer Agent -- Nanofertilizers and Nanopesticides -- References -- Chapter 9 -- Biobased-Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Biopolymers -- 2.1. Polysaccharide Films -- 2.1.1. Applications of Polysaccharide Films -- 2.2. Protein Films -- 2.2.1. Applications of Protein-Based Films -- 3. Modification of Biopolymer Films towards Better Properties -- 3.1. Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites -- 3.1.1. Properties of Bio- Nanocomposite Films -- 3.1.1.1. Antimicrobial ability -- 3.1.1.2. Oxygen Inhibitors -- 4. Food Packaging Applications -- 5. Impression on Human Health -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10 -- Natural Fibre Reinforced Biodegradable Composite Materials -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Natural Fibres -- 2.1. Classification of Natural Fibres -- 2.1.1. Animal Fibres -- 2.1.2. Mineral Fibres -- 2.1.3. Plant Fibres -- 2.2. Composition of Natural Fibres -- 2.3. Advantages of Natural Fibre -- 2.4. Limitations of Natural Fibres -- 2.5. Surface Modification of Natural Fibres -- 2.5.1. Graft Copolymerization -- 2.5.2. Chemical Methods -- 2.5.2.1. Alkaline Treatment -- 2.5.2.2. BenzoylationTreatment -- 2.5.2.3. SilaneTreatment -- 2.5.2.4. Acetylation Treatment -- 2.5.2.5. Isocyanate Treatment -- 2.5.2.6. Sodium Chlorite Treatment -- 2.5.2.7. Maleated Coupling Agents -- 2.5.2.8. Permanganate Treatment -- 2.5.2.9. Peroxide Treatment -- 3. Biodegradable Polymeric Materials. , 4. Natural Fibre Reinforced Biopolymer Based Composites -- References -- Chapter 11 -- Bio-Inspired Polymer Composites: Robust Biomedical Application Podium -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Biopolymer Oriented Smart Drug Delivery Systems -- 3. Biopolymer-Nanocomposites for Drug Delivery -- 4. Situate Explicit or Selective Targeting -- 5. Biopolymer Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles -- 6. Magnetic Nanoferrites Based Hyperthermia -- 6.1. Nanoferrites as Fascinating Carrier for Targeted Drug Delivery -- 6.2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- 6.3. Functionalized Magnetic Nano-Ferrites in Bio-Sensing -- References -- Chapter 12 -- Biopolymer Modifications Using Ionic Liquids for Industrial and Environmental Applications -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Biopolymers -- Pectin -- Chitosan -- Xylan -- Galactoglucomannan -- Lignin -- 3. Modification of Biopolymers -- Plasticization -- Physical blending -- 4. Need for Modification of Biopolymers -- 5. Ionic Liquids Modified Biopolymers -- Modification Types of Ionic Liquids -- Modification of Cellulose in Ionic Liquids -- Modification of Chitosan in Ionic Liquids -- 6. Synthetic Approaches of Modified Biopolymers -- Synthetic Approaches for Polymer-Protein Hybrid Structures -- 7. Applications of Biopolymers -- Medical Applications -- Agricultural Applications -- Packaging -- Cellulose-Based Packaging Materials -- Food Industry -- Environmental Applications -- 8. Environmental Benefits of Biopolymers -- Conclusion -- References -- Editor Contact Information -- Index -- Blank Page.