Biodegradable Polymers Value Chain in the Circular Economy

• Main Author: Rydz, Joanna
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Milton CRC Press 2024; Taylor & Francis Group
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Biodegradable plastics; Biomaterials; Blends; Circular economy; Degradation; End-of-life Disposal; ENGnetBASE; INDUSTRIALENGINEERINGnetBASE; Life Cycle; MATERIALSnetBASE; Operations Research; Policy, Regulation; Polymer Science; Polymer Technology; Polymers & Plastics; POLYMERSnetBASE; SCI-TECHnetBASE; STMnetBASE; PBAT; Hydrolytic Degradation; Cellulose Nanocrystals; Bacterial Cellulose; PCL Composite; Complex Polymers; Soy Protein; PCL Scaffold; Injection Moulding; Biomaterials; Degradation; PCL Blend; TPS; Molar Mass; Policy, Regulation; PLA Film; TPU Blend; Degradable Polymers; Kenaf Fibre; Tissue Engineering; Biodegradable Polymers; Blends; End-of-life Disposal; Soy Protein Isolate; Life Cycle; Powder Bed Fusion; PLA Blend; Twin Screw Extruder; PHA Production; CuO Nanorods; Bone Tissue Technology
• ISBN: 0367371367; 9780367370671; 9780367371364; 0367370670
• DOI: 10.1201/9780429352799

Studying (bio)degradable polymers value chain can help one understand the importance of these to the environment and human health. This book provides an overview of the biodegradable polymer along the value chain, identifies and analyses existing practices for biodegradable plastics and assesses the relevant legal, regulatory, economic and practical reasons for the importance of proper use and proper recycling of biodegradable plastics. It covers related materials development, environmental impacts, their synthesis by traditional and biotechnological routes, policy and certification, manufacturing processes, (bio)degradable polymer properties and so forth. Features: Gives a clear idea of the present state of the art and future trends in the research of the biodegradable polymers in the context of circular economy. Describes the entire value chain and life cycle of bioplastics, considering different types of polymers. Clarifies the life safety of (bio)degradable polymeric materials. Presents novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies. Determines the course of degradation during prediction study. This book is aimed at researchers, graduate students and professionals in the polymer processing industry (petrochemical polymer industry, industry producing bio-based and (bio)degradable polymers), food packaging industry, industry involved in waste management, pharma industry, chemical engineering, product engineering and biotechnology.