Structure and surface morphology techniques for biopolymers

Abstract

Different techniques such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy are used for the examination of biopolymer-based materials. This chapter discusses the characterisation of structure and surface morphology of the biopolymers, their blends, and composites by these techniques. A careful examination of biopolymers, their blends and composites are essential for the fruitful application of thesematerials.