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Addresses general aspects such as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing. This volume also provides an overview of special applications in: electronics, aerospace, medicine and pharmacy, food packaging, and construction engineering.

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Author:   A Steinbüchel
Publisher:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Edition:   Volume 10
Volume:   10
Dimensions:   Width: 18.60cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.152kg
ISBN:  

9783527302291

ISBN 10:   3527302298
Pages:   526
Publication Date:   11 March 2003
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Applications of Natural Fiber Composites for Constructive Parts in Aerospace, Automobiles, and Other Areas (U. Riedel & J. Nickel). Applications of Biopolymers in Construction Engineering (J. Plank). Microbial Deterioration of Synthetic and Biological Polymers Used in Engineering and Construction (J. Gu). Applications of Polyphosphate and other Biopolymers in Wastewater Treatment (A. Kuroda & H. Ohtake). Mater-Bi: Biodegradable Material for Various Applications (C. Bastioli). Chemical Modification of Synthetic and Biosynthetic Polyesters (B. Hazer). Biofilms (H. Flemming & J. Wingender). Health Issues of Biopolymers: Polyhydroxybutyrate (T. Freier, et al.). Biotechnological Processes for the Production of Monomers for Subsequent Chemical Polymer Synthesis (S. Lee, et al.). Economic Aspects of Biopolymer Production (S. Lee, et al.). Sustainability, Agro-resources and Technology in the Polymer Industry (S. Vellema, et al.). Biodegradability of Polymers: Regulations and Methods for Testing (R. M 2;ller). Evaluation and Certification of Compostable Polymeric Materials and Products (M. van der Zee). Life-cycle Assessment of Bio-based Polymers and Natural Fiber Composites (M. Patel, et al.). Biodegradable Plastics in the Social and Political Environment (I. Sartorius). Evaluating the Environmental Impact of Biopolymers (S. Slater, et al.). Index.

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Alexander Steinbuchel has been Full Professor of Microbiology and Director of the Institute for Microbiology at the University of Munster since 1994. After his PhD in 1983 he spent one year at the Rockefeller University New York and in 1992 he received the Philip Morris Research Award. Alexander Steinbuchel has over 250 publications to his name and has organized several symposia focusing on biopolymers.

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