Biopolymers based on renewable resources: from synthesis to applications

Abstract

The course aims at presenting and discussing cutting edge progresses in tailor-made biopolymers – the design, the production, the present and prospective applications. Conscious of the increasing ecological awareness along with new legislation that boosted the demand for products with a high ecological image, both science and industry partners are aiming to develop biopolymers based on renewable resources to meet market needs. The course will therefore address the recent developments on biopolymers, including fibre reinforcement and the addition of novel fillers and nanofillers, as basis for the new generation of materials.