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Biobased biodegradable polymers are emerging as an alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics. Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Biocomposites: Trends and Applications discusses trends in the development of microbial/other renewable source-based bioplastic products, their blends and biocomposites applications in various industrial fields. It covers biodegradable polymeric materials preparation, extraction, formulation, modification of properties, product development and applications and end-of-life options. Furthermore, the book discusses topics like bioplastic resources, isolation procedures, utilization at commercial level and markets and economy.
Features:
Explains emerging application possibilities of biobased biodegradable polymers.
Provides detailed application notes on agricultural waste-based bioplastics.
Covers microbial and agro-based biocomposites and their applications.
Summarizes bioplastic degradation and blending research.
Discusses application possibilities of biobased biodegradable polymers.
The book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in polymers and composites.
Biopolymers and Biodegradable Polymers: Past, Present and Future
Bioplastics, Biodegradable Polymers and Biocomposites: An Overview
Global Plastic Waste Generation, Microfibres (MFs) Micro‑ and Nanoplastics (MNPs) Pollution and their Health‑related Toxicities upon Exposure
Sustainability of Bioplastics: Principle, Recent Advances and Applications
Microbial Production of Biopolymers: Recent Advancements and Their Applications
Agro‑based Bioplastic Production and Its Application
Biobased Polyesters from Biobased Monomers: Synthesis and Properties
Blending Techniques for Preparing Cost‑minimized Bioplastics and Biocomposites
End‑of‑life Options of Biobased Plastic Materials
Economics of Bioplastics and Biobased Products
Circular Economy on Bioplastics and Biobased Polymers
Bioplastics and Its Bio‑nanocomposites for a Circular Economy: Standards, Labelling and Regulations
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Study of Bioplastic Biopolymers
A Global Perspective of Beginning to the End of the Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment: Tracing the Missing Link – Bioplastics