Biodegradable Polymers: Concepts and Applications

ISBN-13: 9781032137148 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 354 str.

Margarita del Rosario Salazar; Jose Fernando Solanilla Duque; Aide Saenz-Galindo

Opis

Basic concepts on biodegradable biopolymer science are presented in this book, as well as techniques, analyses, standards, and essential criteria for the characterization of biodegradable materials obtained from biopolymers. The development and innovation of products and processes considering the environment are highlighted in this book. All of the applications described have been discussed from the point of view of sustainability. Additionally, this book highlights that biodegradability is a great burden when trying to replace, modify, and/or design existing products, and processes that are highly polluting. Finally, the present book concludes with reflections on the development of biopolymers in different areas, and some of their consequences depending on their biodegradability.

Spis treści

Biodegradation of Polymers. Use of Renewable Source in Biodegradable Polymer. Plastics Technology. Analysis and Testing of Biopolymers. Structure and Morphology of Biodegradable Polymers. Rheology Properties of Biodegradable Polymers. Structural Analysis of Polymers and Composite Materials. Films. Composites and Novel Applications in the Biomedical Field. Green Materials in the Packaging: Biodegradable Foams. Biodegradable Foams: Processes and Applications. Thermo-Shrinkable Biodegradable Polymers. Applications of Biodegradable Polymers in Food Industry. Health Applications of Biodegradable Polymers. Natural Polymers: Applications in the Health Field. Bioplastics: Challenges and Opportunities. Tendencies and Applications in Biodegradable Polymers. Tendencies in Development of Biodegradable Polymers. Assessment of Biodegradability in Polymers: Mechanisms and Analytical Methods. Biodegradable Packaging: Colombian Coffee Industry. Agriculture Applications of Biodegradable Polymers. Insight on Polymeric Hydrogel Networks: A Sustainable Tool for the Isolation of Enzymes and Bioremediation.