Compostable polymer materials
An essential resource for graduate students and scientists working in chemistry, materials science, ecology, and environmental science, this book covers the entire spectrum of preparation, degradation, and environmental issues related to compostable polymers. --
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| Format | Electronic eBook |
| Language | English |
| Published |
Amsterdam :
Elsevier,
2019.
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| Edition | Second edition. |
| Subjects | |
| Online Access | Full text |
| ISBN | 9780080994420 0080994423 0080994385 9780080994383 |
| Physical Description | 1 online resource |
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Table of Contents:
- <P>1. Introduction 2. Compostable Polymer Materials
- Definitions, Structure, and Methods of Preparation 3. Properties and Applications 4. Thermal and Thermooxidative Degradation 5. Composting Methods and Legislation 6. Biodegradability Testing of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Laboratory Conditions 7. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Real Conditions 8. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials in Various Environments 9. Ecotoxicological Assessment 10. Environmental Impact of Compostable Polymer Materials 11. Waste Treatment of Bio-based Compostable Polymers 12. Perspectives</p>