Biodegradable Materials and Their Applications

This book discusses biodegradable materials' importance, applications, and the need to replace synthetic materials with green ones due to pollution. It covers a wide range of subjects and approaches, including electronics, medicine, packaging, thermoelectric generations, protective equipment, films/coatings, 3D printing, disposable bioplastics, agriculture, and other commercial sectors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 880 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Biodegradable materials have gained significant importance in recent years, with this book serving as a comprehensive resource that explores all aspects and applications across 29 chapters. The growing environmental concerns and the increasing demand for polymeric and plastic materials have propelled the need for biodegradable alternatives. While efforts to recycle used plastic materials are ongoing, they often end up in oceans, leading to severe pollution. Consequently, it is crucial to ensure that these wastes do not pose future hazards. This has sparked a pressing need to replace synthetic materials with environmentally friendly options across various applications.

Biodegradable Materials and Their Applications provides a comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics and approaches. It begins with an introduction to the applications of biodegradable materials, including their development in electronics, medicine, packaging, thermoelectric generations, protective equipment, films/coatings, 3D printing, disposable bioplastics, agriculture, and other commercial sectors. The book also delves into biomedical applications, highlighting their use in advancing therapeutic devices such as temporary implants, tissue engineering, and drug delivery vehicles.

The target audience for this book includes materials scientists, environmental and sustainability engineers, as well as researchers and graduate students associated with biodegradable materials. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the latest developments, advancements, and practical applications of biodegradable materials in various industries.

Weight: 1270g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119904908