Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This book shows how the use of biodegradable plastics in agriculture can have a profound positive impact on plasticulture. Starting with an organic chemistry approach to biodegradable and compostable plastics, both natural and synthetic, it then analyzes the technological and agronomic aspects of existing bioplastics for protected cultivation (mulching, direct cover, low tunnels). It describes the new sprayable biodegradable mulching method, which is based on the use of waterborne polysaccharides and cellulosic fibers. A further chapter describes the research and technology of biodegradable plastics for different agricultural practices. It also includes chapters on life cycle assessment (LCA) of biodegradable plastics for agriculture, and existing and developing standards in the field. It is a valuable resource for agronomists, chemical and materials engineers, polymer technologists and scientists, as well as for a more general readership interested in the application of green chemistry principles to the vast world of crop production. Mario Malinconico< is Research Director at the Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, Italy.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology
Release date:	February 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Mario Malinconico
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	185
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-662-54128-9
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Organic chemistry > Polymer chemistry Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General Promotions
LSN:	3-662-54128-9
Barcode:	9783662541289

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