Handbook of biopolymers and biodegradable plastics : properties, processing and applications / edited by Sina Ebnesajjad.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ebnesajjad, Sina.

Series:

Plastics Design Library

PDL handbook series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodegradable plastics--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Biodegradable plastics.

Biopolymers--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Biopolymers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (473 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : William Andrew, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Biopolymers and Biodegradable Plastics are a hot issue across the Plastics industry, and for many of the industry sectors that use plastic, from packaging to medical devices and from the construction industry to the automotive sector. This book brings together a number of key biopolymer and biodegradable plastics topics in one place for a broad audience of engineers and scientists, especially those designing with biopolymers and biodegradable plastics, or evaluating the options for switching from traditional plastics to biopolymers. Topics covered include preparation, fabrication

Contents:

Front Cover; Series Page; Handbook of Biopolymers and Biodegradable Plastics: Properties, Processing, and Applications; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 - Overview of Plant Polymers: Resources, Demands, and Sustainability; 1.1 Plant Proteins; 1.2 Plant Oils; 1.3 Plant Starches; 1.4 Agricultural Fibers and Cellulose; 1.5 Market Potential for Plant Polymers; 1.6 Sustainable Agriculture Industry of the Future; 1.7 Conclusion; Acknowledgment; References; Chapter 2 - Overview of Poly(lactic Acid); 2.1 Background to Biodegradable Polymers; 2.2 Market Potential of Biodegradable Polymers and PLA

2.3 General Properties and Applications of PLA 2.4 Environmental Profile of PLA; 2.5 Eco-profile of PLA in Mass Production; 2.6 Environmental Impact of PLA at the Postconsumer Stage; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 - Applications of Poly(lactic Acid); 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Poly(lactic Acid) for Domestic Applications; 3.3 Poly(lactic Acid) for Engineering and Agricultural Applications; 3.4 Poly(lactic Acid) for Biomedical Applications; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 - The State of the Art of Polymers from Renewable Resources; 4.1 The Context; 4.2 Vegetable Resources

4.3 Animal Resources 4.4 Bacterial Polymers; 4.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 - Polymeric Biomaterials; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Polymeric Biomaterials in Ophthalmology; 5.3 Polymeric Biomaterials in Orthopedics; 5.4 Polymeric Biomaterials in Cardiovascular Diseases; 5.5 Polymeric Biomaterials for Wound Closure; 5.6 Polymeric Biomaterials in Extracorporeal Artificial Organs; 5.7 Polymeric Biomaterials for Nerve Regeneration; 5.8 Conclusions and Future Outlook; References; Chapter 6 - Biodegradable Polymers and Polymer Blends; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Naturally Occurring Biodegradable Polymers

6.3 Biodegradable Polymers Derived from Renewable Resources 6.4 Biodegradable Polymers Derived from Petroleum; 6.5 Biobased Polymers Derived from Plant Oil; 6.6 Rosin-Based Epoxy Curing Agents; 6.7 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 7 - Starch: Major Sources, Properties and Applications as Thermoplastic Materials; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Main Sources of Starch; 7.3 Structure of Starch Granules; 7.4 Disruption of Starch Granules; 7.5 Applications of Starch as a Raw Material for Plastic Production; 7.6 Thermoplastic Starch; 7.7 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 8 - Cellulose-Based Composites and Nanocomposites 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Natural Fibers; 8.3 Composites; 8.4 Composite Processing; 8.5 Composite Properties; 8.6 Nanocomposites; 8.7 Conclusions; References; Chapter 9 - Synthesis, Properties, Environmental and Biomedical Applications of Polylactic Acid; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Synthesis of PLA; 9.3 PLA Properties; 9.4 Degradation; 9.5 Processing; 9.6 Applications; References; Chapter 10 - Compostable Polymer Materials: Definitions, Structures, and Methods of Preparation; 10.1 Biodegradable Polymers from Renewable Resources

10.2 Other Compostable Polymers from Renewable Resources

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-58417-4

9786613896629

1-4557-3003-3

OCLC:

815972634