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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: G. Scott , Dan GileadPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2nd ed. 2003 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.940kg ISBN: 9781402007903ISBN 10: 1402007906 Pages: 494 Publication Date: 31 January 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Why Biodegradable Polymers?.- 2. An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers and Biodegradation of Polymers.- 3. Degradation and Stabilization of Carbon-Chain Polymers.- 4. Techniques and Methods of Polymer Degradation.- 5. Biodegradation of Aliphatic Polyesters.- 6. Starch-Polymer Composites.- 7. Polymers from Renewable Sources.- 8. Sustainable Poly(Hydroxyalkanoate) (PHA) Production.- 9. Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Properties and Modification for High Volume Applications.- 10. Biodegradable Polymers in Medicine.- 11. Environmentally Biodegradable Water-Soluble Polymers.- 12. Plastics and the Environment.- 13. Degradable Hydrocarbon Polymers in Waste and Litter Control.ReviewsFrom the reviews of the second edition: Degradable Polymers is of immense and topical value to academic and industrial scientists working on packaging, agricultural, and medical applications of plastics. A delightful book, it is clear and beautifully prepared in an invigorating manner which will encourage further reading in the several references provided. ... Students of environmental science will make constant reference to the material in the book. Any discussion or decision on the effects of man-made materials in the environment will have to take this book into account. (Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 47, 2002- 2003) This book comprises ... overviews of biodegradable polymers and highlight the ongoing changes in responsibility for package disposal from local authorities to the packaging producer. ... There is a total of more than 2,000 references which provide an excellent starting point for anyone commencing work in polymers. ... this book will be a valuable reference work in any academic or industrial library, especially for those working in medical and packaging fields. (T J Henman, Materials World, November 2004) From the reviews of the second edition: Degradable Polymers is of immense and topical value to academic and industrial scientists working on packaging, agricultural, and medical applications of plastics. A delightful book, it is clear and beautifully prepared in an invigorating manner which will encourage further reading in the several references provided. ... Students of environmental science will make constant reference to the material in the book. Any discussion or decision on the effects of man-made materials in the environment will have to take this book into account. (Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 47, 2002- 2003) This book comprises ... overviews of biodegradable polymers and highlight the ongoing changes in responsibility for package disposal from local authorities to the packaging producer. ... There is a total of more than 2,000 references which provide an excellent starting point for anyone commencing work in polymers. ... this book will be a valuable reference work in any academic or industrial library, especially for those working in medical and packaging fields. (T J Henman, Materials World, November 2004) From the reviews of the second edition: <p> Degradable Polymers is of immense and topical value to academic and industrial scientists working on packaging, agricultural, and medical applications of plastics. A delightful book, it is clear and beautifully prepared in an invigorating manner which will encourage further reading in the several references provided. a ] Students of environmental science will make constant reference to the material in the book. Any discussion or decision on the effects of man-made materials in the environment will have to take this book into account. (Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 47, 2002- 2003) <p> This book comprises a ] overviews of biodegradable polymers and highlight the ongoing changes in responsibility for package disposal from local authorities to the packaging producer. a ] There is a total of more than 2,000 references which provide an excellent starting point for anyone commencing work in polymers. a ] this book will be a valuable reference work in any academic or industrial library, especially for those working in medical and packaging fields. (T J Henman, Materials World, November 2004) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |