Natural Products

This timely text integrates disciplines such as materials science, polymer chemistry, plant science, chemical engineering, and nanotechnology to provide comprehensive coverage of the state of the art in bio-based composite materials. It discusses the raw materials used in bio-based composites, basic..

A unique approach to natural products chemistry, this book relates applications of plant extracts to the historical progress of civilization. It focuses on selected plants from around the planet, connecting their stories and properties to the development of modern marvels such as medicinal compounds..

The production of chemicals from microalgae is becoming a significant area of biological research. Chemicals from Microalgae seeks to cover the various aspects that relate to the use of microalgae as a source of chemicals. The chapters discuss the occurrence and physiological role of these chemicals..

This book presents the most current research on all aspects of bergamot and its derivatives, including the history, botany, cultivation, extraction, analytical techniques, possible contamination, biological properties, and uses. It describes the pharmacological activities of bergamot and its derivat..

This handbook includes the most current information available today on over 250 medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris, including over 50 illustrations. The purpose of this handbook is to make available a reference for easy, accurate identification of these herbs...

Keeping in mind the advantages of bio-based materials, this book focuses on the potential efficacy of different biocomposites procured from diverse natural resources and the preparation and processing of the biocomposites to be used for a variety of applications. Each chapter gives an overview on a ..

Industrial Applications of Marine Biopolymers presents different classes of marine biopolymers and their industrial applications, demonstrating the precious value of ocean resources to society...

Medicinal Plants in Asia for Metabolic Syndrome: Natural Products and Molecular Basis offers an in-depth view into the metabolic syndrome pharmacology of natural products with an emphasis on their molecular basis, cellular pathways, metabolic organs, and endocrine regulations...

Here is a comprehensive and innovative examination of the antimycotic potential of essential plant oils and extracts against fungal infections affecting humans, animals, plants, and foodstuffs. Plant-Derived Antimycotics looks at antifungal compounds that strengthen plant-defense systems, traditiona..