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Bioplastics and Biocomposites - A Practical Introduction (Hardcover)
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Bioplastics and Biocomposites - A Practical Introduction (Hardcover)
Series: Green Chemistry Series, Volume 79
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We rely upon plastics for a great many functions in everyday life,
from the cases of consumer electronics to disposable cutlery,
plastics are versatile and convenient. However, with the supply of
fossil fuels from which fossil-based plastics are derived becoming
smaller and more expensive the need for alternatives is becoming
increasingly apparent. Policy makers, environmentalists and
consumers are increasing pressure on plastics manufacturers to look
for greener alternatives to fossil-based plastics. Bioplastics are
materials that are derived wholly or partially from biomass
feedstocks, making them renewable, whilst maintaining the desirable
properties of fossil-based plastics. Many, although not all,
bioplastics are also more readily degradable than conventional
plastics, a property increasingly desired by consumers. A variety
of different bioplastics have already been developed and the field
continues to grow. This book provides a comprehensive overview of
the diverse subjects relating to bioplastics, including materials
science, manufacture and processing and social and environmental
impacts. It provides a valuable introduction both for those
studying plastics at a graduate level and those starting to work in
the field.
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