Handbook of Biodegradable PolymersCatia Bastioli This handbook covers characteristics, processability and application areas of biodegradable polymers, with key polymer family groups discussed. It explores the role of biodegradable polymers in different waste management practices including anaerobic digestion, and considers topics such as the different types of biorefineries for renewable monomers used in producing the building blocks for biodegradable polymers. |
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3 Environmental fate and ecotoxicity assessment of biodegradable polymers | 45 |
4 Ecotoxicological aspects of the biodegradation process of polymers | 75 |
5 International and national norms on biodegradability and certification procedures | 115 |
6 General characteristics processability industrial applications and market evolution of biodegradable polymers | 147 |
7 Polyhydroxyalkanoates | 183 |
8 Starchbased technology | 217 |
12 Enzyme catalysis in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers | 339 |
13 Environmental life cycle of biodegradable plastics | 393 |
14 The use of biodegradable polymers for the optimisation of models for the source separation and composting of organic waste | 409 |
Advantages and options for optimisation | 427 |
16 Principles drivers and analysis of biodegradable and biobased plastics | 455 |
17 Biorefineries for renewable monomers | 475 |
18 Research and development funding with the focus on biodegradable products | 491 |
Abbreviations | 517 |
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