LEADER 04772nam 2200685Ia 450 001 9910583021403321 005 20200520144314.0 010 $a9786611189341 010 $a9781281189349 010 $a1281189340 010 $a9780080560847 010 $a0080560849 035 $a(CKB)1000000000410763 035 $a(EBL)331974 035 $a(OCoLC)469643921 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000127423 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11999968 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000127423 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10051297 035 $a(PQKB)11513345 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC331974 035 $a(PPN)170600947 035 $a(FR-PaCSA)88811937 035 $a(FRCYB88811937)88811937 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000410763 100 $a20070904d2008 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aCompostable polymer materials /$fEwa Rudnik 205 $a1st ed. 210 $aBoston ;$aAmsterdam ;$aLondon $cElsevier Science$d2008 215 $a1 online resource (225 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9780080994420 311 08$a0080994423 311 08$a9780080453712 311 08$a0080453716 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aFront 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 327 $a3.1 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 327 $a5.5 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 327 $a6.9 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 327 $a9.5 ConclusionsReferences; Index 330 $aThe 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 606 $aBiodegradable plastics 606 $aPlastics$xBiodegradation 615 0$aBiodegradable plastics. 615 0$aPlastics$xBiodegradation. 676 $a668.49 700 $aRudnik$b Ewa$cdr. inz.$01753144 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910583021403321 996 $aCompostable polymer materials$94188740 997 $aUNINA