The chemistry of bio-based polymers / Johannes Karl Fink, Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

"The recent explosion of interdisciplinary research has fragmented the knowledge base surrounding renewable polymers. The Chemistry of Bio-based Polymers 2nd edition brings together, in one volume, the research and work of Professor Johannes Fink, focusing on biopolymers that can be synthesized from renewable polymers. After introducing general aspects of the field, the book's subsequent chapters examine the chemistry of biodegradable polymeric types sorted by their chemical compounds, including the synthesis of low molecular compounds. Various categories of biopolymers are detailed including vinyl-based polymers, acid and lactone polymers, ester and amide polymers, carbohydrate-related polymers and others. Procedures for the preparation of biopolymers and biodegradable nanocomposites are arranged by chemical methods and in vitro biological methods, with discussion of the issue of "plastics from bacteria." The factors influencing the degradation and biodegradation of polymers used in food packaging, exposed to various environments, are detailed at length. The book covers the medical applications of bio-based polymers, concentrating on controlled drug delivery, temporary prostheses, and scaffolds for tissue engineering. Professor Fink also addresses renewable resources for fabricating biofuels and argues for localized biorefineries, as biomass feedstocks are more efficiently handled locally"-- Provided by publisher.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- 1 An Overview of Methods and Standards -- 1.1 History of Biodegradable Plastics -- 1.2 Green Chemistry -- 1.2.1 Genetic Engineering -- 1.3 Commercial Situation -- 1.4 Environmental Situation -- 1.4.1 Problems with Bio-based Composites -- 1.4.2 Biodegradation -- 1.5 Properties of Biodegradable Polymers -- 1.6 Special Methods of Synthesis -- 1.6.1 Conventional Methods -- 1.6.2 Click Chemistry -- 1.6.3 Enzymatic Polymerization -- 1.6.4 Chemoenzymatic Polymerization -- 1.6.5 Vine-Twining Polymerization -- 1.6.6 Bacterial Synthesis

1.7 Biodegradability Standards -- 1.7.1 Guidelines for the Development of Standards -- 1.7.2 Specifications for Compostable Plastics -- 1.7.3 Ultimate Anaerobic Biodegradability -- 1.7.4 Aerobic Biodegradability -- 1.7.5 Biodegradability of Plastics in Seawater -- 1.8 Test of the Biological Origin -- References -- Part I Bio-based Polymers Degradation and Chemistry -- 2 Vinyl-Based Polymers -- 2.1 Polyolefins -- 2.1.1 Degradability -- 2.1.2 Degradation Mechanism -- 2.1.3 Prodegradants -- 2.2 Poly(styrene) Elastomers -- 2.3 Poly(vinyl alcohol) -- 2.3.1 Plasticized Compositions -- 2.3.2 Hydrogels

2.3.3 Antibacterial Film -- 2.4 Poly(vinyl butyral) -- 2.4.1 Blends with Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) -- 2.4.2 Blends with Poly(lactic acid) -- 2.4.3 Paper Coatings -- 2.4.4 Fibers -- 2.4.5 Membranes -- 2.4.6 Solar Cells -- 2.4.7 Adhesive for Safety Glass -- References -- 3 Acid and Lactone Polymers -- 3.1 Poly(lactic acid) -- 3.1.1 Production Processes -- 3.1.2 Fibers -- 3.1.3 Influence of Fabrication Methods and Kenaf Fiber Length -- 3.1.4 Kenaf Fibers for Reinforcement of PP -- 3.1.5 Films -- 3.1.6 Fertilizer Solutions -- 3.1.7 Reinforced Composites -- 3.1.8 Nanocomposites -- 3.1.9 Membranes

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