Applications of natural fiber composites for constructive parts in aerospace, automobiles, and other areas
U. Riedel, J. Nickel, Braunschweig, Germany

Applications of biopolymers in construction engineering
J. Plank, Garching, Germany

Microbial deterioration of synthetic and biological polymers used in engineering and construction
J.-D. Gu, Hong Kong, China

Applications of polyphosphate and other biopolymers in wastewater treatment
A. Kuroda, Saitama, Japan; H. Ohtake, Hiroshima, Japan

Mater-Bi: biodegradable material for various applications
C. Bastioli, Novara, Italy

Chemical modification of synthetic and biosynthetic polyesters
B. Hazer, Zonguldak, Turkey

Biofilms
H. -C. Flemming, J. Wingender, Duisburg, Germany

Health Issues of biopolymers: polyhydroxybutyrate
T. Freier, K. Sternberg, D. Behrend, K.-P. Schmitz,Rostock, Germany

Biotechnological processes for the production of monomers for subsequent chemical polymer synthesis
S. Yup Lee, S. Jae Park, Y. Lee, S. Hwan Lee, Daejeon, Korea

Economic aspects of biopolymer production
S. Yup Lee, S. Jae Park, J. Pil Park, Y. Lee, S. Hwan Lee, Daejeon, Korea

Sustainability, agro-resources and technology in the polymer industry
S. Vellema, R. van Tuil, G. Eggink, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Biodegradability of polymers: regulations and methods for testing
R.-J. Müller, Braunschweig, Germany

Evaluation and certification of compostable polymeric materials and products
M. van der Zee, Wageningen, The Netherlands

Live-cycle assessment of bio-based polymers and natural fiber composites
M. Patel, Utrecht, The Netherlands; C. Bastioli, L. Marini, Novara, Italy; E. Würdinger, Augsburg, Germany

Biodegradable plastics in the social and political environment
I. Sartorius, Frankfurt a. M., Germany

Evaluating the environmental impact of biopolymers
S. Slater, Middleton, WI, USA; D. Glassner, Minnetonka, MN, USA; E. Vink, St. Jansteen, The Netherlands; T. Gerngross, Hanover, NH, USA