Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications

by Ray Smith

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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 book fundamental concepts concerning the development of biodegradable polymers, degradable polymers from sustainable sources, degradation show more and properties and industrial applications and their importance are reviewed. show less

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DDC/MDS
668.9TechnologyChemical engineeringTechnology of other organic productsPolymers
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TP1180 .B55 .B56TechnologyChemical technologyChemical technologyPolymers and polymer manufacture
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