Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications:

The vast majority of plastic products are made from petroleum-based synthetic polymers that do not degrade in a landfill or in a compost-like environment. Therefore, the disposal of these products poses a serious environmental problem. An environmentally-conscious alternative is to design/synthesize...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Boca Raton, Fla. Woodhead CRC Press 2005
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Online Access:FLA01
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Summary:The vast majority of plastic products are made from petroleum-based synthetic polymers that do not degrade in a landfill or in a compost-like environment. Therefore, the disposal of these products poses a serious environmental problem. An environmentally-conscious alternative is to design/synthesize polymers that are biodegradable. In this authoritative new book fundamental concepts concerning the development of biodegradable polymers, degradable polymers from sustainable sources, degradation and properties and industrial applications and their importance are reviewed
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 531 pages) illustrations
ISBN:1855739348
9781855739345