UID:
edoccha_9960074117002883
Format:
1 online resource (603 p.)
ISBN:
0-323-35433-5
Series Statement:
PDL handbook series
Content:
Biopolymers: Applications and Trends provides an up-to-date summary of the varying market applications of biopolymers characterized by biodegradability and sustainability. It includes tables with the commercial names and properties of each biopolymer family, along with biopolymers for each marketing segment, not only presenting all the major market players, but also highlighting trends and new developments in products. The book includes a thorough breakdown of the vast range of application areas, including medical and pharmaceutical, packaging, construction, automotive, and many more, giv
Note:
Description based upon print version of record.
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Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Abbreviations of Biopolymers; 1 - Definitions of Terms and Types of Biopolymers; 1.1 General; 1.2 Definition of Terms; 1.3 Classification of Biopolymers; 1.4 Types and Chemistry of Biopolymers; 1.5 Polyesters; 1.6 Poly(ether-esters) (Bio-Based); 1.7 Aliphatic Polycarbonates; 1.8 Polyamides; 1.9 Poly(ester amides); 1.10 Poly(ether amides); 1.11 Polyurethanes (Bio-Based PU); 1.12 Polysaccharides; 1.13 Lignin; 1.14 Vinyl Polymers; 1.15 Diene Polymers; 1.16 Other Biodegradable Polymers; 1.17 Sources of Biopolymers; Patents; References; 2 - Properties
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2.1 Intrinsic Properties2.2 Processing Properties; 2.3 Product Properties; Patents; References; 3 - Packaging; 3.1 Introduction; 3.3 Bags, Sachets, and Nets; 3.4 Containers; 3.5 Funeral Devices; Patents; References; 4 - Agriculture/Forestry/Fishery; 4.1 Agriculture/Forestry; 4.2 Fishery; Patents; References; 5 - Electronics; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Electronic Devices; 5.3 Audio Devices; 5.4 Printed Circuit Boards; 5.5 Insulators; Patents; References; 6 - Automotive Applications; 6.1 General; 6.2 Vehicle Components; 6.3 Interior Parts; 6.4 Exterior Parts; 6.5 Door Components
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6.6 Electrical Components6.7 Steering; 6.8 Fuel and Exhaust System; 6.9 Engine, Transmission, and Radiator; 6.10 Wheel Parts; 6.11 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning; 6.12 Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles; Patents; References; 7 - Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Applications; 7.1 Biopolymers; 7.2 Wound Enclosures, Body Implants, and Tissue Engineering Materials; 7.3 Drug Delivery Matrices or Vehicles; 7.4 Dentistry; 7.5 Diagnostic or Therapeutic Imaging; Patents; References; 8 - Cosmetics; 8.1 Cleansing Preparations; 8.2 Makeup and Other Facial Preparations
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8.3 Hair Care Preparations8.4 Sunscreen Preparations; 8.5 Manicure and Pedicure Preparations; 8.6 Accessories and Containers for Handling Cosmetic Substances; Patents; References; 9 - Sports/Toys/Board Games; 9.1 Sports Articles; 9.2 Amusements; Patents; References; 10 - Building and Construction Applications; 10.1 Biopolymers Used as Building and Construction Materials; 10.2 Construction and Building Materials; 10.3 Biocomposites; 10.4 Insulation Materials and Structures; 10.5 Materials and Components of Interior Design/Decoration; 10.6 Soil Erosion; 10.7 Foundations, Pavings
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10.8 Artificial Stones10.9 Subterranean Constructions; Patents; References; Glossary; Index; Index of Companies; Index of Inventors; Index of Patents
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0-323-35399-1
Language:
English
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