1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910139400903321

Titolo

Poly(lactic acid) : synthesis, structures, properties, processing, and applications / / edited by Rafael Auras [and three others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J. : , : Wiley, , [2010]

ISBN

9780470649848 (electronic book)

1-118-08813-1

1-283-02490-X

9786613024909

0-470-64983-6

0-470-64984-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xxiii, 499 pages)

Collana

Wiley series on polymer engineering and technology

Altri autori (Persone)

AurasRafael

Disciplina

620.1/92323

Soggetti

Biodegradable plastics

Lactic acid

Polymers

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Chemistry and production of lactic acid, lactide, and poly(lactic acid) -- pt. 2. Properties of poly(lactic acid) -- pt. 3. Processing and conversion of poly(latic acid) -- pt. 4. Degradation and environmental issues -- pt. 5. Applications.

Sommario/riassunto

This book describes the synthesis, properties, and processing methods of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), an important family of degradable plastics. As the need for environmentally-friendly packaging materials increases, consumers and companies are in search for new materials that are largely produced from renewable resources, and are recyclable. To that end, an overall theme of the book is the biodegradability, recycling, and sustainability benefits of PLA. The chapters, from a base of international expert contributors, describe specific processing methods, spectroscopy techniques for PLA analysis,



2.

Record Nr.

UNISA996393201803316

Titolo

A letter directed to Master Bridgeman, the fourth of January, and a letter inclosed in it, to one Master Anderton, were this day read and ordered to be entred [[electronic resource] ] : To the worshipfull, and my much honoured friend, Orlando Bridgeman Esquier, and a burgesse of the Parliament, at his chamber, at the Inner-Temple, these present

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[London, : Printed for Joseph Hunscott, 1642]

Descrizione fisica

1 sheet ([1] p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

R. E

Soggetti

Catholics - England

Great Britain Politics and government 1625-1649 Early works to 1800

Great Britain History Charles I, 1625-1649 Early works to 1800

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Advising Bridgeman to absent himself from Parliament, and to convey a letter to Mr. Anderton from R.E. Speaks of the impeachment of the five members and threatens the solicitor, Fynes, and Earl of Essex, Warwick, Say, Brook, and Paget in the Lords, and is written as from a Roman Catholic.

Imperfect: cropped with loss of imprint; imprint suggested by Wing.

Reproduction of original in the British Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0018



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910798453703321

Autore

McNeil Peter <1966->

Titolo

Luxury : a rich history / / Peter McNeil & Giorgio Riello

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, England : , : Oxford University Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-19-164027-1

Descrizione fisica

1 Online-Ressource (369 Seiten)

Disciplina

306.4609

Soggetti

Luxury - History

Luxury goods industry - History

Cost and standard of living - History

Wealth - History

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.