This book presents the synthesis processing and application of selected functional biopolymers
as new advanced materials. It reviews theoretical advances as well as experimental results
opening new avenues for researchers in the field of polymers and sustainable materials. The
book covers various aspects including the structural analysis of functional biopolymers based
materials functional biopolymer blends films fibers foams composites and different
advanced applications. A special emphasis is on cellulose-based functional polymers but other
types of functional biopolymers (e.g. from chitosan starch or plant oils) are also described.
