Alfonso Jiménez
University of Alicante, Spain
Biography
Alfonso Jiménez completed his PhD in Chemistry (1996) and is working as a Full Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Food Science and Technology in the University of Alicante (Spain) from 2001. He is the Head of the Polymer and Nanomaterials Analysis Group. He is the editor of 17 books on polymer degradation, stabilization and more recently on biodegradable and sustainable composites. He is the author of 125 research papers published in journals of analytical chemistry, food technology and polymer science. The main research areas are, environmentally-friendly additives in polymers, characterization of biodegradable polymers and sustainable composites, modification of PLA for flexible films manufacturing, and valorization of agro-food waste.
Abstract
Abstract : Valorization of agro-food residues for the synthesis of biomaterials for industrial applications