Bioplastics for Sustainability: Manufacture, Technologies, and Environment

ISBN : 9780323951999

Author : Ajay Kumar Mishra

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2024

Language : English

Type : Book

Description : Bioplastics for Sustainability: Manufacture, Technologies, and Environment offers an innovative approach to bioplastics, integrating state-of-the-art materials and technologies with detailed analysis of life cycle, recycling, circularity, and environmental impact of bioplastics, and enabling circular utilization and successful scale-up of bioplastics. The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of bioplastics – including biodegradable, compostable, and oxodegradable materials – and discusses the various factors involved in encouraging commercial uptake of these materials. The second part of the book highlights cutting-edge approaches to the production of bioplastics, covering novel sources such as microalgae and organic waste, and solutions for industrial scale manufacturing. This is followed by detailed chapters on other key areas of technology and standards for bioplastics, specifically in terms of biodegradability and recycling, as well as examining other key considerations such as commercialization and regulations. Finally, the environmental impact of bioplastics and routes to environmentally-friendly usage are presented. This is a valuable resource for researchers and advanced students across polymer science, sustainable materials, plastics engineering, materials science, chemistry, environmental science, and engineering. In an industrial setting, this book supports engineers, scientists, and R&D professionals with an interest in sustainable manufacture and application of bioplastics, across a range of products, parts, and industries.

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