Handbook of biodegradable polymers / edited by Catia Bastioli.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bastioli, Catia, editor.

Walter de Gruyter & Co.

Engineering Book Fund.

Series:

De Gruyter reference

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biodegradable plastics.

Plastics--Biodegradation.

Plastics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiv, 548 pages) : illustrations.

polychrome

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Berlin ; Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [2020]

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

text file PDF

Contents:

Frontmatter

Acknowledgments

Preface

Contents

1. Methods for evaluating the biodegradability of environmentally degradable polymers

2. Biodegradation behaviour of polymers in liquid environments

3. Environmental fate and ecotoxicity assessment of biodegradable polymers

4. Ecotoxicological aspects of the biodegradation process of polymers

5. International and national norms on biodegradability and certification procedures

6. General characteristics, processability, industrial applications and market evolution of biodegradable polymers

7. Polyhydroxyalkanoates

8. Starch-based technology

9. Lactic acid-based degradable polymers

10. Biodegradable Polyesters

11. Material formed from proteins

12. Enzyme catalysis in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers

13. Environmental life cycle of biodegradable plastics

14. The use of biodegradable polymers for the optimisation of models for the source separation and composting of organic waste

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

16. Principles, drivers, and analysis of biodegradable and biobased plastics

17. Biorefineries for renewable monomers

18. Research and development funding with the focus on biodegradable products

Abbreviations

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Berlin Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 25, 2020).

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Engineering Book Fund.

Other Format:

Print version: Handbook of biodegradable polymers /.

ISBN:

9781501511967

1501511963

Publisher Number:

99987442702

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.