Biopolymers : reuse, recycling, and disposal /

Biopolymers Reuse, Recycling and Disposal is the first book covering all aspects of biopolymer waste management and post-usage scenarios, embracing existing technologies, applications, and the behavior of biopolymers in various waste streams. The book investigates the benefits and weaknesses, social...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Niaounakis, Michael
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Science, ©2013.
Series:Plastics Design Library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Biopolymers Reuse, Recycling and Disposal is the first book covering all aspects of biopolymer waste management and post-usage scenarios, embracing existing technologies, applications, and the behavior of biopolymers in various waste streams. The book investigates the benefits and weaknesses, social, economic and environmental impacts, and regulatory aspects of each technology. It covers different types of recycling and degradation, as well as life cycle analysis, all supported by case studies, literature references, and detailed information about global patents.
Physical Description:1 online resource (433 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781455731541
1455731544