Edited by R Smith, Queen Mary University, London, UK
Key Features of Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications :
- reviews the importance and industrial use of biodegradable polymers and degradable polymers from sustainable sources
- an invaluable resource for both academics and industry
- edited by leading authority in the field with contributions from worldwide team of experts
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-
Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications introduces the subject in part one by outlining the classification and development of biodegradable polymers with individual chapters on polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyesteramides and thermoplastic starch biodegradable polymers and others. The second part explores the materials available for the production of biodegradable polymers. Polymers derived from sugars, natural fibres, renewable forest resources, poly(lactic acid) and protein-nanoparticle composites will be looked at in detail in this section. Part three looks at the properties and mechanisms of degradation, prefacing the subject with a chapter on current standards. The final part explores opportunities for industrial applications, with chapters on packing, agriculture and biodegradable polycaprolactone foams in supercritical carbon dioxide.
Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications explores the fundamental concepts concerning the development of biodegradable polymers, degradable polymers from sustainable sources, degradation and properties and industrial applications. It is an authoritative book that will be invaluable for academics, researchers and policy makers in the industry.
Contents of Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications :
Introduction
Ray Smith
Part 1: Classification and Development
Classification of biodegradable polymers
Anne-Marie Clarinval, Jacques Halleux, CRIF Belgium
Introduction. Biopolymers from natural origin. Biopolymers from mineral origin. Conclusions. References.
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Guo-Qiang Chen, Tsinghua University, China
Introduction. Mechanical and thermal properties of PHA. Process development and scale up for microbial PHA production. Applications of PHA. Future developments. References.
Oxo-biodegradable polyolefins
David M. Wiles, Plastichem Consulting, Canada
Introduction. Polyolefin peroxidation. Control of polyolefin lifetimes. Oxidative degradation after use. Aerobic biodegradation. Applications of oxo-biodegradable polyolefins. Environmental impact. Future developments. References.
New developments in the synthesis of aliphatic polyesters by ring-opening polymerisation
Robert Jerome & Philippe Lecomte, Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules, University of Liège, Belgium
Introduction. Synthesis of aliphatic polyesters by ring-opening polymerisation. Reactive extrusion. Supercritical carbon dioxide as a medium for the ring opening polymerisation of lactones and lactides and a processing-aid of aliphatic polyesters. Future developments. Acknowledgements. Bibliography.
Biodegradable polyesteramides
Priscilla A.M. Lips and Pieter J. Dijkstra, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Introduction. Poly(ester amide)s synthesis. Polydepsipeptides. Concluding comments. Further information. References.
Thermoplastic starch biodegradable polymers
Peter J Halley, Centre High Performance Polymers, School of Engineering, The University of Queensland, Australia
Introduction. Properties of starch. Thermoplastic starch and their blends. Modified thermoplastic starch polymers. Commercial applications and products for thermoplastic starch polymers. Thermoplastic starch polymers – looking beyond traditional polymer applications. Future developments. Further information. Acknowledgements.
Part 2: Materials for Production of Biodegradable Polymers
Biodegradable polymers from sugars
Anjanikumar J. Varma, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India
Introduction. Biodegradable polymers obtained from monosaccharides and disaccharides. Biodegradable polymers obtained from synthetic polysaccharides. Biodegradable polymers obtained from natural polysaccharides. Future developments - “biodegradable”
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