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Compostable polymer materials /

Compostable plastics undergo degradation by biological process during composting to yield CO2, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass at a rate consistent with other known compostable materials and leave no visible, distinguishable or toxic residue. Compostable packaging materials made from biopoly...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rudnik, Ewa (Professor of fire safety engineering)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier, 2008.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction 2. Compostable polymer materials definitions, structure and methods of preparation 3. Properties and applications 4. Thermal and thermooxidative degradation 5. Composting methods and legislation 6. Biodegradability testing of compostable polymer materials 7. Ecotoxicological assessment 8. Environmental impact of compostable polymer materials 9. Perspectives
  • Index.