| Description |
1 online resource (148 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Rapra review reports ; v. 14, no. 3, 2003 |
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Report ; 159 |
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Rapra review reports ; v. 14, no. 3, 2003.
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Report (Rapra Technology Limited) ; 159.
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| Contents |
Introduction; Synthesis of Biopolymers; Commercially Available Biopolymers; Uses of Biopolymers; Manufacturing Technologies for Biopolymers; Fillers and Reinforcement for Biopolymers; The Markets and Economics for Biopolymers; Compostability Certification; The Chemistry and Biology of Polymer Degradation; Conclusions; References; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Abstracts from the Polymer Library Database; Subject Index; Company Index |
| Summary |
The earth has finite resources in terms of fossil origin fuel and a finite capacity for disposal of waste. Biopolymers may offer a solution to both these issues in the long-term. The ideal biopolymer is both of renewable biological origin and biodegradable at the end of its life. In some cases material may be of a biological origin and not readily biodegradable, such as thermosets made from cashew nut shell liquid. On the other hand, polyvinyl alcohol is an example of a polymer of a synthetic origin and biodegradable. Environmental degradation can involve enzymatic pathways and microorganisms |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Biopolymers.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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Biopolymers
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Plastics.
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| Genre/Form |
Computer network resources
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mwaikambo, L. Y
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Tucker, N
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Rapra Technology Limited.
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| ISBN |
1847351891 |
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9781847351890 |
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1281775452 |
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9781281775450 |
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9786611775452 |
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6611775455 |
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