Natural Polymers

Ololade Olatunji is a Lecturer at the University of Lagos in Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria.

Classification of Natural Polymers.- Processing and Characterization of Natural Polymers.-Extraction, Purification and Modification of Natural Polymers.- Biomedical Application of Natural Polymers.- Application of Natural Polymers in Food- Marilyn Rayner.- Current Application and Challenges on Packaging Industry Based on Natural Polymer Blending.- Application of Natural Polymers in Engineering.- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products.- Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers.- Environmental Impact of Natural Polymers.- Economic Impact of Natural Polymers.- Future Outlook.

"The authors and editor have constructed a table of contents with a dozen understandable chapters. Each elegantly illustrates the progression of the title's overall subject matter. ... Strongly supported by a global menu of authors, the work itself is eloquently composed and replete with current references throughout many of its chapters. ... It is easy to enjoy this work-and most readers will. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." (L. W. Fine, Choice, Vol. 54 (1), September, 2016)