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Biopolymers: Processing and Products
About this book
Biopolymers and biodegradable plastics are finding new applications in various sectors, from packaging, to medical, automotive and many more. As synthetic plastics are increasingly replaced by their bioplastic equivalents, engineers are facing new challenges including processing, costs, environmental sustainability and – ultimately – developing successful products.
Biopolymers: Processing and Products, the second book of a trilogy dedicated to biopolymers, gives a detailed insight into all aspects of processing, seamlessly linking the science of biopolymers to the latest trends in the development of new products. Processes covered in the book include blending, compounding, treatment, and shaping, as well as the formation of biocomposites. Biopolymer coatings and adhesives are also investigated.
This book unique in its coverage contains information retrieved mainly from patents, which form the bulk of the book. The coverage of processing will help engineers and designers to improve output and efficiency of every stage of the product development process, and will form an indispensable tool in selecting the right biopolymer and processing technique for any given application, covering medical, automotive, food packaging and more. It will assist also engineers, material scientists and researchers to improve existing biopolymer processes and deliver better products at lower cost.
- Multi-disciplinary approach and critical presentation of all available processing techniques and new products of biopolymers
- Contains information not to be found in any other book
- Self-contained chapters
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series page
- Copyright
- Foreword
- Abbreviations of Biopolymers
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Properties
- Chapter 3. Blending
- Chapter 4. Emulsions/Dispersions/Solutions/Gels
- Chapter 5. Compounding and Additives
- Chapter 6. Powdering
- Chapter 7. Chemical Treatment (in Bulk)
- Chapter 8. Surface Treatment
- Chapter 9. Foaming and Foamed Products
- Chapter 10. Manufacture of Films/Laminates
- Chapter 11. Manufacture of Fibers and Fabrics
- Chapter 12. Manufacture of Biocomposites
- Chapter 13. Coating Compositions
- Chapter 14. Inks
- Chapter 15. Adhesive Compositions
- Chapter 16. Recycling
- Glossary
- Index
- Index of Companies
- Index of Inventors
- Index of Patents