by Joanna Rydz
Studying
(bio)degradable polymers value chain can help one understand the
importance of these to the environment and human health. This book
provides an overview of the biodegradable polymer along the value chain,
identifies and analyses existing practices for biodegradable plastics
and assess the relevant legal, regulatory, economic and practical
reasons for the importance of proper use and proper recycling of
biodegradable plastics. It covers related materials development,
environmental impacts, their synthesis by traditional and
biotechnological routes, policy and certification, manufacturing
processes, (bio)degradable polymer properties and so forth.
Features:
- Gives
a clear idea of the present state of the art and future trends in the
research of the biodegradable polymers in the context of circular
economy
- Describes the entire value chain and life cycle of bioplastics are covered, considering different types of polymers
- Clarifies the life safety of (bio)degradable polymeric materials
- Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies
- Determines the course of degradation during prediction study
This
book is aimed at researchers, graduate students and professionals in
the polymer processing industry (petrochemical polymer industry,
industry producing bio-based and (bio)degradable polymers), food
packaging industry, industry involved in waste management, pharma
industry, chemical engineering, product engineering and biotechnology.
