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Environmental Impact of Polymers
Thierry Hamaide (Edited by), T Hamaide (Author), Rémi Deterre (Edited by), Jean-François Feller (Edited by)
9781848216211, Wiley
Hardback, published 29 July 2014
384 pages
24.1 x 16.3 x 2.8 cm, 0.753 kg
This text addresses the common negative perception of polymer materials on the environment with a thorough analysis of what really occurs when industry and academia collaborate to find environmental solutions. The book examines the environmental and social effects of polymer materials and explains methods of quantifying environmental performance. With an emphasis on the importance of education, the authors stress the importance of awareness and activity in negating polymers' environmental impact.
Preface xiii Introduction xv Chapter 1 Some Notes on Two Controversies Around Plastic Materials and Their Media Coverage 1 Chapter 2 Plastic Waste and the Environment 13 Chapter 3 Polymers and Marine Litter 27 Chapter 4 Between Prejudice and Realities: How Plastics are Essential for the Future 49 Chapter 5 Lifecycle Assessment and Green Chemistry: A Look at Innovative Tools for Sustainable Development 65 Chapter 6 Are Bioplastics "Green" Plastics? 91 Chapter 7 Environmental Characterization of Materials for Product Design 109 Chapter 8 Choice of Materails and Environmental Impact: Case of a Water Bottle Chapter 9 Formulation and Development of Biodegradable and Bio-Based Multiphase Materials: Plasticized Starch-Based Materials 155 Chapter 10 Different Strategies for Ecoplastics Development 201 Chapter 11 Thoughts about Plastic Recycling Presentation of a Concrete Example: End-of-Life Polypropylene 245 Chapter 12 Recyclable and Bio-Based Materials Open Up New Prospects for Polymers: Scientific and Social Aspects 257 Chapter 13 Food Packaging: New Directions for the Control of Additive and Residue Migration 273 Chapter 14 Biodegradability and/or Compostability? 309 Chapter 15 The Regulation by Law of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies 341 Chapter 16 Teaching Sustainable Development 357 List of Authors 363 Index 365
Laura Maxim
Claude Duval
François Galgani
Michael Loubry
Sylvain Caillol
Olivier Talon
Stéphane Le Pochat and Arnaud Roquesalane
Rémi Deterre
Luc Avérous
Jean-François Feller
Frédéric Viot
Valérie Massardier
Olivier Vitrac and Audrey Goujon
Guy César
Eric Juet
Serge Walter
Subject Areas: Chemistry [PN]
