Handbook of biodegradable polymers /
Biodegradable polymers are niche market materials finding focused applications, including agricultural applications such as mulch films, flowerpots and controlled-release fertilisers and packaging items such as carrier bags and food wrapping and containers. They have the potential to provide a solut...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Shropshire, England :
Smithers Rapra,
2014.
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Methods for evaluating the biodegradability of environmentally degradable polymers / Maarten van der Zee
- 2. Biodegradation behaviour of polymers in liquid environments / Rolf-Joachim Müller
- 3. Environmental fate and ecotoxicity assessment of biodegradable polymers / Fernanda Farachi, Giulia Bettas Ardisson & Francesco Degli Innocenti
- 4. Ecotoxicological aspects of the biodegradation process of polymers / Ines Fritz
- 5. International and national norms on biodegradability and certification procedures / Bruno De Wilde
- 6. General characteristics, processability, industrial applications and market evolution of biodegradable polymers / Catia Bastioli & Franco Bettarini
- 7. Polyhydroxyalknoates / Kumar Sudesh, Yoshiaru Doi, Paolo Magistrali & Sebastià Gestí Garcia
- 8. Starch-based technology / Catia Bastioli, Paolo Magistrali & Sebastià Gestí Garcia
- 9. Lactic acid-based degradable polymers / Michel Vert
- 10. Biodegradable polyesters / Paolo Magistrali, Sebastià Gestí Garcia & Tiziana Milizia
- 11. Materials formed from proteins / Stéphane Guilbert & Bernard Cuq
- 12. Enzyme catalysis in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers / David Kaplan, Maria Dani, Antonio Verdoliva & Piero Bellofiore
- 13. Environmental life cycle of biodegradable plastics / Maurizio Fieschi & Ugo Pretato
- 14. The use of biodegradable polymers for the optimisation of models for the source separation and composting of organic waste / Enzo Favoino
- 15. Collection of biowaste with biodegradable and compostable plastic bags and treatment in anaerobic digestion facilities: advantages and options for optimisation / Christian Garaffa & Francesco Degli Innocenti
- 16. Principles, drivers, and analysis of biodegradable and biobased plastics / Ramani Narayan
- 17. Biorefineries for renewable monomers / Thomas Hirth & Rainer Busch
- 18. Research and development funding with the focus on biodegradable products / Alessandra Perrazzelli.
