Biorelated Polymers
Subtitle: Sustainable Polymer Science and Technology
Contributors: Emo Chiellini (Editor); Helena Gil (Editor); Gerhart Braunegg (Editor); Johanna Buchert (Editor); Paul Gatenholm (Editor); Maarten van der Zee (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: September 1, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9780306466526
Subjects: Plastics & polymers technology; Polymer Engineering; Waste Biodegradation; Technology; Technology & Industrial Arts; Science/Mathematics; Chemistry - General; Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; Pharmacy; Medical : Pharmacy; Science : Chemistry - General; Technology / Engineering / Chemical & Biochemical; Technology / Material Science; Environmental Engineering & Technology; Biodegradation; Biopolymers; Biotechnology; Polymers
First sentence: As a result of the increasing amount of raw materials that is used to manufacture foamed products and their environmental impact in waste streams the awareness to reduce the use of these materials and to stimulate re-use and recycling is growing.