Biopolymers: Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal
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Biopolymers: Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal

  1. 432 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Biopolymers: Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal

About this book

Biopolymers Reuse, Recycling and Disposal is the first book covering all aspects of biopolymer waste management and post-usage scenarios, embracing existing technologies, applications, and the behavior of biopolymers in various waste streams. The book investigates the benefits and weaknesses, social, economic and environmental impacts, and regulatory aspects of each technology. It covers different types of recycling and degradation, as well as life cycle analysis, all supported by case studies, literature references, and detailed information about global patents. Patents in particular—comprising 80% of published technical literature in this emerging field, widely scattered, and often available in Japanese only—are a key source of information. Dr. Niaounakis draws on disciplines such as polymer science, management, biology and microbiology, organic chemistry, environmental chemistry, and patent law to produce a reference guide for engineers, scientists and other professionals involved in the development and production of biopolymers, waste management, and recycling. This information is also valuable for regulators, patent attorneys and academics working in this field. - Explores techniques and technologies involved in managing biopolymers in the waste stream, including recycling and upcycling - Provides waste management and recycling professionals the knowledge they need to plan for the exponential growth in biopolymer waste - Helps engineers and product designers fully consider the end-of-life aspects of their environmentally sustainable 'green' products and solutions

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Information

Publisher
William Andrew
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781455731459
eBook ISBN
9781455731541
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Environmental Management
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Series Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Quotes
  7. Foreword
  8. Abbreviations of Biopolymers
  9. 1. Introduction to Biopolymers
  10. 2. Definitions and Assessment of (Bio)degradation
  11. 3. Reuse
  12. 4. Disposal
  13. 5. Physical Recycling
  14. 6. Chemical Recycling
  15. 7. Degradability on Demand
  16. 8. Developments and Trends in Patenting
  17. 9. Regulatory Aspects Framework
  18. 10. Economic Evaluation and Environmental Impacts
  19. Appendix I
  20. Appendix II
  21. Appendix III
  22. Appendix IV. Databases Consulted
  23. Appendix V. Further Information Sources
  24. Glossary
  25. Patents
  26. Applicants
  27. Inventors
  28. Author Index
  29. Index

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