Biodamage and biodegradation of polymeric materials : new frontiers / Elena L. Pekhtasheva, Anatoly N. Neverov and Gennady E. Zaikov.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pekhtasheva, Elena L.

Contributor:

Neverov, A. N. (Anatoliĭ Nikolaevich)

Zaikov, G. E. (Gennadiĭ Efremovich), 1935-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polymers--Deterioration--Research.

Polymers.

Polymers--Biodegradation.

Pests--Control.

Pests.

Materials--Conservation and restoration.

Materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (260 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Shawbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, U.K. : Smithers Rapra Technology, Ltd., 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The issue of biodamages comprises a wide range of scientific and practical tasks associated with protection of raw materials and products against damage by bacteria, fungi, insects and rodents during long-term storage, production, transportation and operation. The biodegradation is used for degradation and utilization of worn-out materials and articles. This research is urgent for ecology and the struggle against environmental contamination. The biodamage problem is both scientifically complex and practically diverse. Scientifically, it is based on the knowledge of material science, biology an

Contents:

Preface; Contents; 1 Bacteria and Microscopic Fungi - The Sources of Biodamage; 1.1 Morphology, Internal Organisation and Chemical Composition of Microorganisms; 1.1.1 Bacteria: General Description; 1.1.1.1 Shape and Size of Bacteria; 1.1.1.2 Bacterial Cell Structure; 1.1.1.3 Bacterium Motility; 1.1.1.4 Multiplication and Growth of Bacteria; 1.1.1.5 Features of Degrading Bacteria; 1.1.2 Microscopic Fungi: General Specification; 1.1.2.1 Fungus Body Structure; 1.1.2.2. Fungus Cell Structure; 1.1.2.3 Fungus Propagation Methods; 1.1.2.4 Features of Fungi That Cause Biodamage

1.1.3 Yeasts: General Description1.1.3.1 Shape and Structure of Yeast Cells; 1.1.3.2 Yeast Multiplication; 1.1.4 Aggressive Metabolites of Microorganisms; 1.1.4.1 Degradation of Industrial Materials by Enzymes: General Characterisation of Enzymes; 1.1.4.2 Degradation of Industrial Materials by Organic Acids; 1.2 Factors Affecting Biodamage Processes; 1.2.1 Chemical Factors; 1.2.1.1 Nutrition Sources; 1.2.1.2 Oxygen and Energy Metabolism in Microorganisms; 1.2.1.3 The pH of the Medium; 1.2.1.4 Concentration of Substances Dissolved in the Medium; 1.2.1.5 Chemical Substances

1.2.2 Physical Factors1.2.2.1 Humidity of the Medium; 1.2.2.2 Temperature of the Medium; 1.2.2.3 Radiation; 1.2.3 Biological Factors; References; 2 Insects and Rodents: the Pests of Materials and Products; 2.1 The Moth as a Pest of Woollen Cloth and Furs; 2.1.1 Moth Control: Prophylactic Measures; 2.1.2 Moth Control: Physical Control Methods; 2.1.2.1 Removal of Adult Moths and Caterpillars by Hand; 2.1.2.2 Mechanical Cleaning; 2.1.2.3 Heat Treatment; 2.1.2.4 UV Radiation; 2.1.2.5 High-frequency Currents; 2.1.3 Moth Control: Chemical Methods; 2.1.3.1 Internal or Intestinal Poisons

2.1.3.2 External or Contact Poisons2.1.3.3 Gaseous Poisons or Fumigants; 2.1.4 Guidelines for Storing Woollen and Fur Clothes; 2.1.4.1 Woollen Clothes; 2.1.4.2 Furs; 2.2 Leather Beetles - Enemies of Fur and Leather; 2.2.1 Methods of Leather Beetle Control; 2.3 Wood Fretters (Wood Borers): the Enemies of Wood; 2.3.1 Control Measures Against the Common Furniture Beetle; 2.4 Cockroaches; 2.4.1 Chemical Methods of Controlling Cockroaches; 2.5 Termites as Tropical Pests; 2.6 Mice and Rats - the Originators of Biodamage; 2.6.1 Rats; 2.6.2 Mice; 2.6.3 Protection of Materials against Rodent Damage

2.6.3.1 Prophylactic Measures2.6.3.2 Physical Methods; 2.6.3.3 Chemical Methods; 2.6.3.4 Mechanical Methods; 2.6.3.5 Biological Methods; References; 3 Classification of Biodamage, Evaluation and Protection Methods; 3.1 Classification and Diagnosis of Biodamage to Raw Materials, Other Materials and Products; 3.2 Biostability of Materials: Evaluation Methods; 3.3 Methods Used to Protect Materials from Biodamage; 3.3.1 Mechanical Protection; 3.3.2 Physical Methods; 3.3.3 Chemical Methods; 3.3.3.1 Biological (Biocidal) Action; 3.3.3.2 Materials to which Biocides are Applied

3.3.3.3 Chemical Composition

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613942418

1-62198-816-3

1-283-62996-8

1-84735-753-9

OCLC:

815390035