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Degradable Polymers: Principles and Applications
G. Scott
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Description for Degradable Polymers: Principles and Applications
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The emphasis in degradable polymers has changed since the first edition of this book. Biomedical and agricultural applications remain important topics of scientific and commercial interest in the second edition. However, an increased emphasis on composting as a means of recovering value from wastes has led to a new impetus to understand how plastics degrade in the environment and the implication of this for international standards. Polymers based on renewable resources are also a major topic in this edition but the debate continues about their long-term sustainability and ecological advantages over degradable man-made polymers. ... Read more
The emphasis in degradable polymers has changed since the first edition of this book. Biomedical and agricultural applications remain important topics of scientific and commercial interest in the second edition. However, an increased emphasis on composting as a means of recovering value from wastes has led to a new impetus to understand how plastics degrade in the environment and the implication of this for international standards. Polymers based on renewable resources are also a major topic in this edition but the debate continues about their long-term sustainability and ecological advantages over degradable man-made polymers. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Weight
1939g
Number of Pages
494
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402007903
SKU
V9781402007903
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Degradable Polymers: Principles and Applications
From the reviews of the second edition: Degradable Polymers is of immense and topical value to academic and industrial scientists working on packaging, agricultural, and medical applications of plastics. A delightful book, it is clear and beautifully prepared in an invigorating manner which will encourage further reading in ... Read more