Compostable Polymer Materials, Second Edition deals with the environmentally important family of polymers designed to be disposed of in industrial and municipal compost facilities. The book covers the entire spectrum of preparation, properties, degradation and environmental issues related to compostable polymers, emphasizing recent studies concerning composability and ecotoxicological assessment of polymer materials, important issues from an ecological perspective, and their thermal behaviors. As environmental concerns and legislative measures taken in different regions of the world make composting an increasingly attractive route for the disposal of redundant polymers, this book details the evolution of the science over the past decade. Discussions include an estimation of the market and future perspectives, making it an essential resource for graduate students and scientists working in chemistry, materials science, ecology and environmental science. Provides a comprehensive study of the composting processDetails methods of compost preparation, including properties, processing and applicationsPresents the state-of-the-art on ecotoxicity testing and polymers studiesDiscusses waste management's evolution in Europe, the United States and China, as well as future perspectives INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Compostable Polymer Materials - Definitions, Structure, and Methods of Preparation 3. Properties and Applications 4. Thermal and Thermooxidative Degradation 5. Composting Methods and Legislation 6. Biodegradability Testing of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Laboratory Conditions 7. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials Under Real Conditions 8. Biodegradation of Compostable Polymer Materials in Various Environments 9. Ecotoxicological Assessement 10. Environmental Impact of Compostable Polymer Materials 11. Waste Treatment of Bio-based Compostable Polymers 12. Perspectives
- ISBN: 978-0-08-099438-3
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 264
- Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés