{"product_id":"compostable-polymer-materials-hardback-9780080994383","title":"Compostable Polymer Materials (Hardback) 9780080994383","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCompostable Polymer Materials\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComprehensive reference on polymers designed to cut waste and contribute to a sustainable environment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEwa Rudnik (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780080994383, Elsevier Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 June 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e410 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompostable Polymer Materials, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, deals with the environmentally important family of polymers designed to be disposed of in industrial and municipal compost facilities after their useful life. These compostable plastics undergo degradation and leave no visible, distinguishable, or toxic residue. Environmental concerns and legislative measures taken in different regions of the world make composting an increasingly attractive route for the disposal of redundant polymers.This book covers the entire spectrum of preparation, degradation, and evironmental issues related to compostable polymers. It emphasizes recent studies concerning compostability and ecotoxilogical assessment of polymer materials. It descibes the thermal behavior, including flammability properties, of compostable polymers. It also explores possible routes of compostable polymers waste disposal through an ecological lens. Finally, the book examines the economic factors at work, including price evolution over the past decade, the current market, and future perspectives. \u003ci\u003eCompostable Polymer Materials\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for graduate students and scientists working in chemistry, materials science, ecology, and environmental science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2. Compostable Polymer Materials – Definitions, Structure, and Methods of Preparation\u003cbr\u003e3. Properties and Applications\u003cbr\u003e4. Thermal and Thermooxidative Degradation\u003cbr\u003e5. Composting Methods and Legislation\u003cbr\u003e6. Biodegradability Testing of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Laboratory Conditions\u003cbr\u003e7. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Real Conditions\u003cbr\u003e8. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials in Various Environments\u003cbr\u003e9. Ecotoxicological Assessement\u003cbr\u003e10. Environmental Impact of Compostable Polymer Materials\u003cbr\u003e11. Waste Treatment of Bio-based Compostable Polymers\u003cbr\u003e12. Perspectives\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Plastics \u0026amp; polymers technology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Plastics%20\u0026amp;%20polymers%20technology%20%5BTDCP%5D%22\"\u003eTDCP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Elsevier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649101353240,"sku":"9780080994383","price":82.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780080994383_3d9a1a6d-91a5-4770-9503-8901975c8d6c.jpg?v=1695004062","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/compostable-polymer-materials-hardback-9780080994383","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}