Compostable Polymer Materials

Hardcover  224 pp  ISBN 9780080453712      £95.00

• Focus on the composting process, compostability standards, compost quality and composting studies Coherent and uniformly presented information about methods of preparation; properties, processing and applications
• Up-to-date information on ecotoxicity testing and studies of polymers
• Overview of thermal stability and thermal degradation process of compostable polymer materials
• Presents future perspectives of compostable polymers, including evolution of price during last decade
• Information about waste management evolution in Europe, USA and Asia (China) with emphasis on composting during the last decade

Of interest to scientists working in the area of chemistry and materials science, as well as in the fields of ecology and environmental science. It is also suitable for third year undergraduates, graduates, and post-docs.

Contents

• Introduction
• Compostable polymer materials - definitions, structure and methods of preparation
• Properties and applications
• Thermal and thermooxidative degradation
• Composting methods and legislation
• Biodegradability testing of compostable polymer materials
• Ecotoxicological assessement
• Environmental impact of compostable polymer materials
• Perspectives
• Index
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