Engineering Biopolymers - Markets, Manufacturing, Properties and Applications

Description

This book is unique in its focus on market-relevant bio/renewable materials. It is based on comprehensive research projects, during which these materials were systematically analyzed and characterized. For the first time the interested reader will find comparable data not only for biogenic polymers and biological macro-molecules such as proteins, but also for engineering materials. The reader will also find valuable information regarding topics such as micro-structure, manufacturing, and processing, application, and recycling properties of commercially available biopolymers. This book is an invaluable source of information for researchers and engineers, but also for marketing and business development. Raw material manufacturers, plastic materials and additive providers, processors, machine manufacturers, and innovative packaging, textile, and automotive manufacturers will find systematically researched and evaluated material characteristics. Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. State of Knowledge 3. The Regulatory Framework for Biopolymers 4. Manufacture and Chemical Structure of Biopolymers 5. Engineering Property Profiles of Biopolymers 6. End-of-Life Options for Biopolymers 7. Life-Cycle Assessment for Biopolymers 8. Market Characterization for Biopolymers • Appendix A: Manufacturers, Trade Names, and Material Data Sheets • References Index • Authors