The Industry of Biopolymers

The course provides a an overview of the thermochemical and biochemical conversion of biomass fibers to bioenergy fuel and bioproducts. The course covers the chemistry and treatment of lignocellulosic fibers, their enzymatic hydrolysis and biochemical conversion to value-added products. The sustainability of biomass conversion and their environmental impact are discussed. comprehensive review of the major classes of biopolymers and their everyday life applications ranging from packaging materials to specialty products in medicine. The course discusses the chemistry, molecular structures, high-order structures, sources, and disposal of polymers from renewable resources such as proteins, polysaccharides, and vegetable oils. It also highlights polymers from naturally created analogues. CHM