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Summary
Summary
The use of conventional polymeric packaging materials obtained from non-renewable sources represents an important environmental impact and waste generation after their use. Biopolymers have received an increased interest lately due to more environmentally aware consumers, increased price of crude oil and global warming. These polymers are naturally occurring polymers that are found in all living organisms and they fulfil all the environmental concerns (renewable raw materials and relatively good biodegradability). As a result their use will have a less negative effect on our environment compared to petroleum based materials, but they show some limitations in terms of performance (thermal resistance, barrier and mechanical properties) as well as associated costs.
Table of Contents
Preface |
Production and characterisation of biodegradable polymer based nanocomposites |
Analysis of toxic elements in polymer samples by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry |
Stimuli-responsive drug delivery system |
Development of green engineered cementitious composites |
Biodegradable elastomeric polyurethane nanocomposites |
Comparison of the properties of biodegradable polymers and rigid plastics used in footwear manufacturing |
Effect of extrusion parameters on mechanical resistance of moulded thermoplastic starch |
Biodegradable adhesives |
Interaction of dyes with calyx[4]pyrrole-containing polyacrylamide membranes |
Thermoplastic cassava starch-waxy maize starch nanocrystals nanocomposites |
Global warming impact of biodegradable polymers and biocomposites upon disposal |
Cellulose whiskers reinforced polyvinyl alcohol copolymers nanocomposites |
Morphology and mechanical properties of poly (e-caprolactone) and poly (lactic acid) blends |
Predictive model of GFRP mechanical response in contact with aggressive environments |
Preparation and characterisation of lignocellulosic fibres/polyethylene composites |
Bionanocomposites from polycaprolactone reinforced with cellulose or starch nanocrystals |
Leather waste anaerobic biodegradation after alkaline hydrolysis |
Sisal and luffa cylindrica cellulose whiskers reinforcing phase in nanocomposites |
The influence of natural rubber content and processing parameters on degradable PLA -- composites with high impact strength |
Index |