Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics presents a comprehensive overview of the science, technology, and applications of biodegradable and biobased polymeric materials. The book examines international standards and policies related to biodegradability and compostability, including methods for evaluating the aerobic biodegradation of plastics under controlled composting conditions. It discusses the development and commercialization of environmentally degradable plastics and compostable packaging materials. The volume further explores biobased polymer systems, including lignin-based thermoplastics, biodegradable polymer blends, microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), and sustainable materials for agricultural applications. In addition, it covers the structural, thermal, and crystalline properties of biodegradable polymers and their performance characteristics. Special attention is given to biomedical applications, such as hydrogels, hydrophilic–hydrophobic copolymers, fluorinated biomaterials, and biodegradable polymer architectures for drug delivery and tissue engineering. The book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, materials scientists, polymer engineers, and environmental specialists interested in sustainable and biodegradable polymer technologies.

Ngôn ngữ:	eng
Tác giả:	Chiellini, Emo, Solaro, Roberto
Thông tin nhan đề:	Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics
Nhà xuất bản:	Springer US
Loại hình:	Giáo trình sách, tham khảo / Bộ sưu tập: Công nghệ Hóa
Mô tả vật lý:	395p.
Năm xuất bản:	2003