Compostable polymer materials / / Ewa Rudnik

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910583021403321
• Autore: Rudnik Ewa, dr. inz.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boston ; ; Amsterdam ; ; London, : Elsevier Science, 2008
• ISBN: 9786611189341; 9781281189349; 1281189340; 9780080560847; 0080560849
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (225 p.)
• Disciplina: 668.49
• Soggetti: Biodegradable plastics; Plastics - Biodegradation
• 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: Front Cover; Compostable Polymer Materials; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Symbols and abbreviations; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1 Situation in Europe; 1.2 Situation in the United States; 1.3 Situation in other regions of the world; References; Chapter 2. Compostable polymer materials - definitions, structures and methods of preparation; 2.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 2.2 Other compostable polymers from renewable resources; 2.3 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; References; Chapter 3. Properties and applications; 3.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources3.2 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 3.3 Blends; 3.4 Summary; References; Chapter 4. Thermal and thermooxidative degradation; 4.1 Biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 4.2 Biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 4.3 Blends; 4.4 Summary of thermal stability of compostable polymer materials; References; Chapter 5. Composting methods and legislation; 5.1 Composting definitions; 5.2 Composting process and methods; 5.3 Composting of biodegradable polymers; 5.4 Labelling systems in different regions; 5.5 Cooperation between certification and labelling systemsReferences; Chapter 6. Biodegradability testing of compostable polymer materials; 6.1 Definitions related to biodegradation testing; 6.2 International standards related to composting; 6.3 Principles of main standards related to composting and biodegradability testing; 6.4 Composting at laboratory scale; 6.5 Biodegradability testing methods; 6.6 Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers from renewable resources; 6.7 Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers from petrochemical sources; 6.8 Biodegradation of blends; 6.9 Summary of compostingReferences; Chapter 7. Ecotoxicological assessment; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Definitions; 7.3 Methods; 7.4 Compostable polymers ecotoxicity testing; 7.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 8. Environmental impact of compostable polymer materials; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Life cycle assessment methodology; 8.3 Life cycle assessment of poly(lactic acid); 8.4 Polyhydroxyalkanoates; 8.5 Starch-based polymers; 8.6 Blends; 8.7 Overview; 8.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 9. Perspectives; 9.1 Price evolution; 9.2 Capacity; 9.3 Legislation initiatives; 9.4 Demand estimation; 9.5 ConclusionsReferences; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: The book deals with an environmentally important family of polymers that is designed to be disposed of in industrial and municipal compost facilities after their useful life. These compostable plastics undergo degradation and leave no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue. Environmental concerns and legislative measures taken in different regions of the world make composting an increasingly attractive route for the disposal of redundant polymers.This book provides up-to-date results and information about compostable polymer materials in a coherent and comprehensive manner. It cov