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Bioplastics and Biocomposites: A Practical Introduction
Edited by
David Grewell
David Grewell
Northern Illinois University, USA
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Volume
79
Hardback ISBN:
978-1-78262-656-5
PDF ISBN:
978-1-78801-008-5
EPUB ISBN:
978-1-83916-020-2
Special Collection:
2023 ebook collection
Series:
Green Chemistry
No. of Pages:
312
Publication date:
13 Nov 2023
About this book
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.
Bioplastics and Biocomposites: A Practical Introduction, Royal Society of Chemistry, 2023.
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Table of contents
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Chapter 1: Plastics and Bioplastics Overviewp1-14ByD. GrewellD. GrewellCollege of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, 590 Garden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 2: Polymerization and Synthesis from Biobased Feedstocksp15-62ByMichael J. Forrester;Michael J. ForresterDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, 618 Bissell Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, USASearch for other works by this author on:Fang-Yi Lin;Fang-Yi LinDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, 618 Bissell Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, USASearch for other works by this author on:Eric W. CochranEric W. CochranDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Iowa State University, 618 Bissell Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 3: Overview of Bioplasticsp63-71ByD. GrewellD. GrewellCollege of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, 590 Garden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 4: Polymer Processing Principlesp72-101ByElmar Moritzer;Elmar MoritzeraPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Volker Schöppner;Volker SchöppneraPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Michael Kröker;Michael KrökeraPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Claudine Reisdörfer;Claudine ReisdörferaPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Johanna Müller;Johanna MülleraPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Maike Engelen;Maike EngelenaPaderborn University, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:David GrewellDavid GrewellbNorthern Illinois University, Dekalb, ILSearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 5: Biocompositesp102-121ByAlper Kizitas;Alper KizitasaFord Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, USASearch for other works by this author on:Chad Ulven;Chad UlvenbDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USASearch for other works by this author on:Mitch Michel;Mitch MichelcCenter for Crops Utilization, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USASearch for other works by this author on:D. GrewellD. GrewelldCollege of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, 590 Garden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 6: Fermentation of Polyesters (PHA and PLA)p122-166ByMelissa Montalbo-LomboyMelissa Montalbo-LomboyExperiential Engineering Education Department, Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd., Glassboro, NJ, 08028, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 7: Bio-based Polyestersp167-212ByD. Grewell;D. GrewellaCollege of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, 590 Garden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, USASearch for other works by this author on:Tianyi Sun;Tianyi SunbGC Innovation America, Houston, Texas, USASearch for other works by this author on:Thidarat Tosukhowong;Thidarat TosukhowongbGC Innovation America, Houston, Texas, USASearch for other works by this author on:Jed Randall;Jed RandallcNatureWorks LLC, Plymouth, MN, USASearch for other works by this author on:Molly MorseMolly MorsedMango Materials, Redwood City, CA, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 8: Protein-based Plasticsp213-223ByD. Grewell;D. GrewellaCollege of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University, 590 Garden Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115, USASearch for other works by this author on:J. Schrader;J. SchraderbDepartment of Horticulture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USASearch for other works by this author on:G. SrinivasanG. SrinivasancCenter for Industrial Research & Service, Ames, IA, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 9: Starch-based Biopolymer Filmsp224-248ByA. Travalini;A. TravaliniaDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USAbDepartment of Food Engineering, Ponta Grossa State University, Ponta Grossa, PR, 84030900, BrazilSearch for other works by this author on:I. Demiate;I. DemiateaDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USASearch for other works by this author on:B. LamsalB. LamsalaDepartment of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 10: Bio-based Polymers and Resins in Paints and Coatingsp249-273ByDean C. WebsterDean C. WebsterDepartment of Coatings and Polymeric Materials, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58108, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Chapter 11: End-of-life of Plastics/Bioplasticsp274-290ByNeha Mulchandani;Neha MulchandaniDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USASearch for other works by this author on:Ramani NarayanRamani NarayanDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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