ABSTRACT
Figure 1.1 Biorenewable polymers procured from different natural resources (Singha and Thakur, 2012). Among different biorenewable polymers, the most common sources of these polymers are agricultural and marine sources (Singha and Thakur, 2012). The inherent properties of these poly-mers that make them a material of future are their biodegradability and biocompatibility. Due to their advantages, these polymers are considered ideal candidates for multifunctional applications in agriculture, biomedical, textiles, automotive, electronic, ophthal-mology, medicine, paper coatings, etc. The most important role in controlling the overall properties of these polymers is played by their chemical structure and morphology (Singha and Thakur, 2012). These two parameters influence their properties and biological functions (Singha and Thakur, 2012). It has been well documented in the existing literate that same polymer can play different roles depending on its chemical structure (Singha and Thakur, 2012). Below are some of the most commonly used biopolymers being explored for a number of applications.
