ISBN-13: 9781119994008 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 392 str.
The field of bio-based plastics has developed significantly in the last 10 years and there is increasing pressure on industries to shift existing materials production from petrochemicals to renewables. Bio-based Plastics presents an up-to-date overview of the basic and applied aspects of bioplastics, focusing primarily on thermoplastic polymers for material use. Emphasizing materials currently in use or with significant potential for future applications, this book looks at the most important biopolymer classes such as polysaccharides, lignin, proteins and polyhydroxyalkanoates as raw materials for bio-based plastics, as well as materials derived from bio-based monomers like lipids, poly(lactic acid), polyesters, polyamides and polyolefines. Detailed consideration is also given to the market and availability of renewable raw materials, the importance of bio-based content and the aspect of biodegradability. Topics covered include:
This book serves as an up–to–date, broad, but concise overview of basic and applied aspects of bio–based plastics, focusing primarily on thermoplastic polymers for material use. Chapters focus on specific classes of bio–based plastics such as polysaccharides, polyesters, polyamides, and polyolefines.