Degradable Polymers Principles and Applications
The emphasis in degradable polymers has changed since the first edition of this book. Biomedical and agricultural applications remain important topics of scientific and commercial interest in the second edition. However, an increased emphasis on composting as a means of recovering value from wastes...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2002, 2002
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. 2002 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Why Biodegradable Polymers?
- 2. An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Biodegradation of Polymers
- 3. Degradation and Stabilization of Carbon-Chain Polymers
- 4. Techniques and Methods of Polymer Degradation
- 5. Biodegradation of Aliphatic Polyesters
- 6. Starch-Polymer Composites
- 7. Polymers from Renewable Sources
- 8. Sustainable Poly(Hydroxyalkanoate) (PHA) Production
- 9. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Properties and Modification for High Volume Applications
- 10. Biodegradable Polymers in Medicine
- 11. Environmentally Biodegradable Water-Soluble Polymers
- 12. Plastics and the Environment
- 13. Degradable Hydrocarbon Polymers in Waste and Litter Control