This book serves as an up-to-date, broad, but concise overview of basic and applied aspects of bio-based plastics, focusing primarily on thermoplastic polymers for material use. Chapters focus on specific classes of bio-based plastics such as polysaccharides, polyesters, polyamides, and polyolefines. Editor(s): Kabasci, Dr. Stephan. Series Editor(s): Stevens, Christian. Series: Wiley Series in Renewable Resource. Num Pages: 388 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: TDCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 251 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 748. . 2013. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

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Title: Bio-Based Plastics: Materials and Applications
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publication Date: 2013
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1119994004
ISBN 13: 9781119994008
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: New

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The field of bio-based plastics has developed significantly in the last 10 years and there is increasing pressure on industries to shift existing materials production from petrochemicals to renewables.

Bio-based Plastics presents an up-to-date overview of the basic and applied aspects of bioplastics, focusing primarily on thermoplastic polymers for material use. Emphasizing materials currently in use or with significant potential for future applications, this book looks at the most important biopolymer classes such as polysaccharides, lignin, proteins and polyhydroxyalkanoates as raw materials for bio-based plastics, as well as materials derived from bio-based monomers like lipids, poly(lactic acid), polyesters, polyamides and polyolefines. Detailed consideration is also given to the market and availability of renewable raw materials, the importance of bio-based content and the aspect of biodegradability.

Topics covered include:

Starch
Cellulose and cellulose acetate
Materials based on chitin and chitosan
Lignin matrix composites from natural resources
Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Poly(lactic acid)
Polyesters, Polyamides and Polyolefins from biomass derived monomers
Protein-based plastics

Bio-based Plastics is a valuable resource for academic and industrial researchers who are interested in new materials, renewable resources, sustainability and polymerization technology. It will also prove useful for advanced students interested in the development of bio-based products and materials, green and sustainable chemistry, polymer chemistry and materials science.

For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs

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Editor

Stephan Kabasci
Fraunhofer-Institute for Environmental, Safety, and Energy Technology UMSICHT, Germany

Series Editor

Christian Stevens
Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium

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