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Aquatic Biopolymers [[electronic resource] ] : Understanding their Industrial Significance and Environmental Implications / / by Ololade Olatunji
| Aquatic Biopolymers [[electronic resource] ] : Understanding their Industrial Significance and Environmental Implications / / by Ololade Olatunji |
| Autore | Olatunji Ololade |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVIII, 359 p.) |
| Disciplina | 572.33 |
| Collana | Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials |
| Soggetto topico |
Polymers
Natural resources Engineering—Materials Biomaterials Marine sciences Freshwater Polymer Sciences Natural Resources Materials Engineering Marine & Freshwater Sciences |
| ISBN | 3-030-34709-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Introduction -- Aquatic Organisms and Materials -- Classification of Aquatic Biomaterials and Biopolymers -- Chitin -- Collagen -- Alginates -- Cellulose -- Polyesters -- Algea Biomass - Polymer Composites -- Composite Structures and Formations -- Other Polymers and Recent Innovations -- Future Perspectives and Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910373894103321 |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
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Plastic and Polymer Industry by Region : Production, Consumption and Waste Management in the African Continent
| Plastic and Polymer Industry by Region : Production, Consumption and Waste Management in the African Continent |
| Autore | Olatunji Ololade |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 pages) |
| ISBN |
9789811952319
9789811952302 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Introduction -- References -- 2 Polymers in Early Trade and Industry in Africa -- Origins of Plastics and Polymers -- The Early Trade and Industry in Africa -- Polymers of the Early Trade and Industries in Africa -- Silk -- Rubber -- Ivory -- Sisal -- Cotton -- Leather -- Casava -- Gum Arabic -- Challenges Faced by the Early Polymer Trade and Industries of Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Production and Processing Techniques of Some Polymeric Materials in Early Trade and Industry of Africa -- Production and Processing of Silk into Textiles -- Types of Silk -- Processing of Silk -- Production and Processing of Sisal -- Types of Sisal -- Cultivation and Harvesting of Sisal Plant -- Decortication of Sisal -- Retting and Beating -- Drying -- Biodegradation of Sisal -- Production and Processing of Cotton -- Cultivation of Cotton -- Ginning -- Carding, Cleaning, and Combing -- Spinning -- Cotton Weaving -- Production and Processing of Rubber -- Cultivation of Rubber -- The Rubber Tapping Process -- Processing of Latex into Rubber Lumps -- Transporting the Rubber to the Trade Point -- Environmental Impact of Rubber Tapping in Early Industry of Africa -- Ivory Sourcing and Processing -- The Ivory Trade -- Ivory from Elephants -- Ivory Removal from Elephants -- Processing of Ivory into Products -- Production and Processing of Leather -- Raising of Animals for Leather -- Extracting of Hides and Skins for Leather -- Production and Processing of Gum Arabic -- Cultivation of Gum Arabic Tree -- Extraction of Gum Arabic from the Acacia Tree -- Other Polymer Products -- Starch in Grains -- Thaumatococcus Daniellii Leaves -- Polysaccharides in Gums of Terminalia Sericea Tree -- Starch in Cassava -- Baskets and Basketry Objects -- Calabash Making -- Ancient Fibers in the Modern Era -- Conclusion -- References.
4 Plastic and Polymer Consumption in Africa Today -- Plastic Use and Rise of Consumerism in Africa -- Tracing the Origin of Modern Polymers and Plastics in Africa -- Classification of Consumer Plastics -- Plastic and Polymer Consumption Rates -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Plastic Bans in Africa -- Plastic Bans Across the World -- Leaders in Plastic Ban Across Africa -- Factors Influencing Successful Plastic Ban -- Harnessing the Promise of Plastics Last Forever -- Voluntary Plastic Reduction Strategies -- Impact of Plastic Bans in Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Plastics Recycling in Africa -- Plastic Recycling -- Collection and Recycling Infrastructure -- The Inherent Value of Used Plastics -- Plastic Recycling Enterprises Across Africa -- Mr Green Kenya -- Wecyclers Nigeria -- TakaTaka Kenya -- Proplast Senegal -- Polyco South Africa -- SoleRebels Ethiopia -- Ocean Sole, Kenya -- Repurpose Schoolbags, South Africa -- Ecoplast Kenya -- Plastic Recycling Initiatives by Multinational Companies in Africa -- SA Plastics Pact -- ReFlexNG -- PETCO South Africa -- African Plastics Recycling Alliance -- PRI Uganda -- Some Plastic Recycling Innovations Across Africa -- Roof Tiles from Recycled Plastics in Kenya -- Floor Tiles from Recycled Tyres in Nigeria -- Recycled Plastics Used in Roads in Morrocco -- Woven Recycled Plastics Floor Mat in Senegal -- Can Plastic Recycling be a Unique Opportunity for Africa? -- Defining a New Age of Plastics in Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 7 Biopolymer Production and Applications -- Biopolymer Production, Types, and Classifications -- PHA from Bacteria -- Silk Fibroin and Silk Sericin from Silkworms -- Nanocellulose from Plants and Bacteria -- Collagen from Animal Waste -- Global and Regional Bioplastics Industry -- Bioplastic Producers in Africa. Available Bioplastics and Biopolymer Resources in Africa -- Impact of the Growing Bioplastic Industry on Africa -- Biopolymers in Diverse Applications -- Food -- Drug and Vaccine Delivery -- Wound Healing and Tissue Repair -- Cosmetics -- Hair Care, Hair Extensions, and Hair Waste Utilization -- Biopolymers and Food Security -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Plastics and Polymer Manufacturing and Processing in Africa Today -- An Overview of Africa's Manufacturing Sector Today -- Plastic Manufacturers in Africa -- Plastic and Polymer Regulatory Bodies, Associations, and Events within Africa -- Rubber and Rubber Products' Production in Africa -- Textile Manufacturers in Africa -- Other Polymers -- Challenges and Future Prospects of Plastics and Polymer Industry in Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 9 Chemical Recycling and Energy Recovery from Plastics and Other Polymers in Africa -- Plastics Recycling Processes -- Chemical Plastics Recycling Technology -- Hydrothermal Processing -- Pyrolysis -- Gasification -- Energy Recovery Technology -- Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste in Ethiopia -- Energy Recovery from Municipal Solid Waste in Uganda -- Blood, Rumen, and Bone Waste Anaerobic Digestion for Bioenergy Recovery -- Feedstock and Energy Need in Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 10 Plastic and Polymer Waste Management Systems in Africa -- Global Waste Management -- Composition of Waste Generated in Africa -- An Overview of Waste Management Across Africa -- Observations of Open Plastic Waste Dumping -- Formal Waste Management Systems in Some Countries in Africa -- Rwanda Environmental Management Authority (REMA) -- Municipal Solid Waste Management in Senegal -- Management of Plastic Waste in Kenya -- Solid Waste Management in Kampala -- Plastic Waste Management in Nigeria -- Examples of Informal Polymer Waste Management in Lagos. Reuse of Plastic PET Bottles in Lagos -- Fish and Snail Waste Management in Lagos Market -- Waste from Fruit Peels -- Opportunities in Waste Management in Africa -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Microplastics: Emerging Issues in Emerging Urbanization -- Introduction -- What Are Microplastics? -- Types of Microplastics -- Environmental and Health Impact of Microplastics -- Sources of Microplastics in the World's Oceans -- Microplastics by Region -- Microfibers from Textiles -- Plastics in Synthetic Textiles -- Factors that Affect Microplastics Release from Textiles -- Pathway from Textiles into the Environment -- Microplastics in the Aquatic Environment -- Microplastics from Paints, Road Markings, and Coatings -- Microplastics Removal Methods -- Conclusion -- References -- 12 Future Outlook -- Opportunity for Sustainable Urbanization and The Plastic Industry in Africa -- Alternative Raw Materials for Polymers and Crude Oil Demand -- Opportunities in Alternative Polymer Materials -- Innovations in Plastic Waste Management -- Plastic Pollution is a Global Problem -- Rwanda-Peru Resolution -- Extended Producer Responsibility -- Data Collection on Plastics and Polymer Production and Waste Generation -- Waste Business and Increasing Demand for PCR -- Microplastics and Potential Impact on Development -- References -- 13 Conclusion and Recommendations. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910590054203321 |
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| Singapore : , : Springer, , 2022 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Re-envisioning Plastics Role in the Global Society [[electronic resource] ] : Perspectives on Food, Urbanization, and Environment / / by Ololade Olatunji
| Re-envisioning Plastics Role in the Global Society [[electronic resource] ] : Perspectives on Food, Urbanization, and Environment / / by Ololade Olatunji |
| Autore | Olatunji Ololade |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2024.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (252 pages) |
| Disciplina | 620.192 |
| Soggetto topico |
Polymers
Materials science Environmental chemistry Environmental policy Refuse and refuse disposal Sustainability Materials Science Environmental Chemistry Environmental Policy Waste Management/Waste Technology |
| ISBN | 3-031-48945-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Chapter 1: Global Society and sustainable development -- Chapter 2: A history of Plastics -- Chapter 3: Plastics, food security, and sustainable urbanization -- Chapter 4: Plastics in water safety, management, distribution, and conservation -- Chapter 5: Plastics as a fuel of the future -- Chapter 6: Plastics in sustainable transportation and energy generation -- Chapter 7: Assessing the impact of plastics -- Chapter 8: Plastics in waste management -- Chapter 9: Some nonplastic materials and their environmental impacts) -- Chapter 10: Sustainable Plastics -- Chapter 11: Plastic in Construction towards green buildings and climate resilient cities -- Chapter 12: Plastics in Space exploration -- Chapter 13: Future Outlook, Conclusion and Recommendations. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910799222103321 |
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Olatunji Ololade
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| Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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