Biodegradable Polymers: Materials and their Structures

This book explores the development of biodegradable polymers as an alternative to fossil fuels, focusing on a "Cradle to Grave" approach. It covers basic materials, characterization techniques, and testing methods to evaluate biodegradability, providing an overview of ASTM/ISO/EN standard methods.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 220 pages
\n Publication date: 15 April 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This comprehensive book delves into the realm of developing biodegradable polymers as a vital solution to conserve our precious fossil fuel reserves and protect our planet from further environmental degradation. It explores the diverse family of biodegradable polymers, emphasizing the importance of adopting a "Cradle to Grave" approach in their preparation. The book begins by covering essential basic materials that hold potential for creating biodegradable polymers, shedding light on their fundamental structures, properties, behaviors, and existing limitations. By providing a thorough understanding of these materials, the book equips students with the necessary tools to comprehend various characterization techniques. These techniques encompass FTIR-ATR for physico-chemical properties, DSC & TGA for thermal studies, XRD for crystallographic studies, and SEM for morphological studies. Furthermore, the book offers an insightful overview of various testing methods employed to evaluate the biodegradability of polymer materials, encompassing standard guideline evaluations according to ASTM/ISO/EN standards.

This invaluable resource not only empowers students with the knowledge to identify functional groups, structural properties, thermal behavior, crystallographic nature, mechanical properties, and morphological properties but also provides them with a comprehensive understanding of the testing methods employed to assess the biodegradability and compostability of polymer materials. By presenting this information in a user-friendly format, the book serves as a valuable tool for academicians, researchers, and professionals engaged in the field of biodegradable polymers and their applications.

\n Weight: 512g\n
Dimension: 160 x 242 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367774769\n \n