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Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers

  • Edited by: Catia Bastioli
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2020
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This handbook covers characteristics, processability and application areas of biodegradable polymers, with key polymer family groups discussed. It explores the role of biodegradable polymers in different waste management practices including anaerobic digestion, and considers topics such as the different types of biorefineries for renewable monomers used in producing the building blocks for biodegradable polymers.

  • Complete guide to the subject of biodegradable polymers.
  • Covers the mechanisms of degradation in various environments and methods for measuring biodegradation.
  • Discusses international, national standards and certification procedures.

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Catia Bastioli, Novamont, Italy.

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    Frontmatter

    I
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    Acknowledgments

    V
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    Preface

    VII
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    Contents

    XIII
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    1. Methods for evaluating the biodegradability of environmentally degradable polymers

    1
    Maarten van der Zee
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    2. Biodegradation behaviour of polymers in liquid environments

    23
    Rolf-Joachim Müller
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    3. Environmental fate and ecotoxicity assessment of biodegradable polymers

    45
    Fernanda Farachi, Giulia Bettas Ardisson and Francesco Degli Innocenti
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    4. Ecotoxicological aspects of the biodegradation process of polymers

    75
    Ines Fritz
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    5. International and national norms on biodegradability and certification procedures

    115
    Bruno De Wilde
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    6. General characteristics, processability, industrial applications and market evolution of biodegradable polymers

    147
    Catia Bastioli and Franco Bettarini
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    7. Polyhydroxyalkanoates

    183
    Kumar Sudesh, Yoshiharu Doi, Paolo Magistrali and Sebastià Gestí Garcia
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    8. Starch-based technology

    217
    Catia Bastioli, Paolo Magistrali and Sebastià Gestí Garcia
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    9. Lactic acid-based degradable polymers

    245
    Michel Vert
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    10. Biodegradable Polyesters

    261
    Paolo Magistrali, Sebastià Gestí Garcia and Tiziana Milizia
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    11. Material formed from proteins

    299
    Stéphane Guilbert and Bernard Cuq
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    12. Enzyme catalysis in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers

    339
    David Kaplan, Maria Dani, Antonio Verdoliva and Piero Bellofiore
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    13. Environmental life cycle of biodegradable plastics

    393
    Maurizio Fieschi and Ugo Pretato
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    14. The use of biodegradable polymers for the optimisation of models for the source separation and composting of organic waste

    409
    Enzo Favoino
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    15. Collection of biowaste with biodegradable and compostable plastic bags and treatment in anaerobic digestion facilities: Advantages and options for optimisation

    427
    Christian Garaffa and Francesco Degli Innocenti
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    16. Principles, drivers, and analysis of biodegradable and biobased plastics

    455
    Ramani Narayan
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    17. Biorefineries for renewable monomers

    475
    Thomas Hirth and Rainer Busch
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    18. Research and development funding with the focus on biodegradable products

    491
    Alessandra Perrazzelli
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    Abbreviations

    517
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    Index

    523
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eBook published on:
March 9, 2020
eBook ISBN:
9781501511967
Hardcover published on:
March 9, 2020
Hardcover ISBN:
9781501519215
Edition:
3rd edition
Pages and Images/Illustrations in book
Front matter:
24
Main content:
548
Illustrations:
150
Tables:
75
https://doi.org/10.1515/9781501511967
eBook ISBN: 9781501511967
Hardcover ISBN: 9781501519215
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Chemists, Material Scientists, Chemical Engineers, Technicians, Researchers and Advanced Students.
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