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Chemistry of bio-based polymers /

"Because of the recent explosion of interdisciplinary research in renewable polymers, the knowledge base is scattered and it is now timely to have an overview from a respected chemist and successful author. The book focuses on biopolymers as well as low molecular compounds that can be synthesiz...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Fink, Johannes Karl
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2014.
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  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 An Overview of Methods and Standards; 1.1 History of Biodegradable Plastics; 1.2 Green Chemistry; 1.2.1 Genetic Engineering; 1.3 Commercial Situation; 1.4 Environmental Situation; 1.4.1 Problems with Biobased Composites; 1.4.2 Biodegradation; 1.5 Properties of Biodegradable Polymers; 1.6 Special Methods of Synthesis; 1.6.1 Conventional Methods; 1.6.2 Click Chemistry; 1.6.3 Enzymatic Polymerization; 1.6.4 Chemoenzymatic Polymerization; 1.6.5 Vine-twining Polymerization; 1.6.6 Bacterial Synthesis; 1.7 Biodegradability Standards.
  • 1.7.1 Guidelines for the Development of Standards1.7.2 Specifications for Compostable Plastics; 1.7.3 Ultimate Anaerobic Biodegradability; 1.7.4 Aerobic Biodegradability; 1.7.5 Biodegradability of Plastics in Sea water; 1.8 Test of the Biological Origin; References; Part I Bio-based Polymers Degradation and Chemistry; 2 Vinyl Based Polymers; 2.1 Polyolefins; 2.1.1 Degradability; 2.1.2 Degradation Mechanism; 2.1.3 Pro-degradants; 2.2 Poly(styrene) Elastomers; 2.3 Poly(vinyl alcohol); 2.3.1 Plasticized Compositions; 2.3.2 Hydrogels; 2.4 Poly(vinyl butyral).
  • 2.4.1 Blends with Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)2.4.2 Blends with Poly(lactic acid); 2.4.3 Paper coatings; 2.4.4 Fibers; 2.4.5 Membranes; 2.4.6 Solar Cells; 2.4.7 Adhesive for Safety Glass; References; 3 Acid and Lactone Polymers; 3.1 Poly(lactic acid); 3.1.1 Production Processes for Poly(lactic acid); 3.1.2 Surface Modification of Fibers; 3.1.3 Influence of Fabrication Methods and Kenaf Fiber Length; 3.1.4 Kenaf fibers for Reinforcement of PP; 3.1.5 Reinforced Composites; 3.1.6 Laminated Composites from Kenaf Fiber; 3.1.7 Copolyesters; 3.1.8 Transparent Crystalline Poly(lactic acid).
  • 4.1.9 Poly(butylene succinate)4.1.10 Dianhydrohexitols based Polymers; 4.1.11 Aliphatic-Aromatic Copolyesters; 4.1.12 Succinate Based Polyesters; 4.1.13 Sebacate Based Polyesters; 4.1.14 Unsaturated Polyesters; 4.1.15 Sulfonated Polyesters; 4.2 Plant oil-based Biopolymers; 4.2.1 Plant Oils with Acrylic Moities; 4.2.2 Plant Oils with Phosphorus Moities; 4.2.3 Vanillin Based Monomers; 4.2.4 Vegetable oil Thermosets; 4.3 Poly(amide)s; 4.3.1 Soy Based Bio-plastic and Chopped Industrial Hemp; 4.3.2 Soy bean based Composites; References; 5 Carbohydrate Related Polymers; 5.1 Starch.