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Biocomposites

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Biomaterials; Inorganic/organic hybrid materials

Definition

Biocomposites are defined as biocompatible and/or eco-friendly composites. They consist of a large variety of organic and/or inorganic components, such as natural and synthetic polymers, polysaccharides, proteins, sugars, ceramics, metals, and nanocarbons. Biocomposites are present in various forms, such as films, membranes, moldings, coatings, particles, fibers, and foams. In addition to the studies aimed at improving basic mechanical properties and functionalities of the materials, a large number of studies have been conducted to develop eco-friendly composite and/or biomedical materials for use in the fields of sensors, tissue engineering, implants, and scaffolds.

Introduction

Biocomposite is a category of biocompatible and/or eco-friendly (i.e., green) composites in a broad sense [1, 2]. High-performance biocomposites are often used in contact with living tissues [3]. A wide variety of components, such as...

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  1. Department of Applied Molecular Chemistry College of Industrial Technology, Nihon University, 1-2-1 Izumicho, Narashino, 275-8575, Chiba, Japan

    Kazutoshi Haraguchi

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  1. Kyoto Institute of Technology R & D Center for Bio-Based Materials, Kyoto, Japan

    Shiro Kobayashi

  2. Max-Planck-Institut für Polymerforschung, Mainz, Germany

    Klaus Müllen

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Haraguchi, K. (2014). Biocomposites. In: Kobayashi, S., Müllen, K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Polymeric Nanomaterials. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36199-9_316-1

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