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Biodegradable Polymers: Value Chain in the Circular Economy

Biodegradable Polymers: Value Chain in the Circular Economy

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Studying (bio)degradable polymers value chain can help one understand the importance of these to the environment and human health. This book provides an overview of the biodegradable polymer along the value chain, identifies and analyses existing practices for biodegradable plastics, and assesses the relevant legal, regulatory, economic, and practical reasons for the importance of proper use and proper recycling of biodegradable plastics. It covers related materials development, environmental impacts, their synthesis by traditional and biotechnological routes, policy and certification, manufacturing processes, (bio)degradable polymer properties, and so forth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 17 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Studying the (bio)degradable polymers value chain is crucial in understanding their immense importance to the environment and human health. This comprehensive book offers a comprehensive overview of biodegradable polymers, from their production to their recycling. It identifies and analyzes existing practices for biodegradable plastics, assessing the legal, regulatory, economic, and practical factors that underscore their significance. The book delves into various aspects, including related materials development, environmental impacts, synthesis methods, policy and certification, manufacturing processes, (bio)degradable polymer properties, and more.

Key Features:

Provides a clear understanding of the current state-of-the-art and emerging trends in the research of biodegradable polymers within the framework of circular economy

Comprehensively covers the entire value chain and life cycle of bioplastics, considering different types of polymers

Clarifies the life safety of (bio)degradable polymeric materials

Highlights novel opportunities and ideas for developing or improving technologies

Determines the course of degradation during prediction studies

This book is designed for researchers, graduate students, and professionals in the polymer processing industry (including petrochemical polymer industries, bio-based and (bio)degradable polymer industries, food packaging industries, waste management industries, pharmaceutical industries, chemical engineering, product engineering, and biotechnology).

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367370671

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