| 초록 |
Over the last decade, naturally-occurring biopolymers – e.g., structural polysaccharides and proteins – have been an attractive subject for polymer/material research in both academic and industrial settings. This is mainly because many natural biopolymers possess a combination of promising macroscopic physicochemical and inherent attributes, such as excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. In this light, the valorization of naturally-occurring biopolymers can be a key to a sustainable future by replacing overflowing synthetic plastics in many applications. In this presentation, I will introduce some of the research endeavors from my group to create structural/functional materials using iconic natural biopolymers and bioplastics – i.e., cellulose, chitin, PLA – as the basic material building-blocks, and demonstrate their application as functional components for emerging green electronics, biodegradable packing, and bioplastics. |
