1. Edition - February 2003
319.- Euro
2003. X, 516 Pages, Hardcover
181 Fig. (7 Colored Fig.), 70 Tab. 
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 3-527-30229-8
ISBN-13: 978-3-527-30229-1 - Wiley-VCH, Weinheim








Short description
Volume 10 addresses general aspects of bopolymers such as methods for the analysis of polymer properties and technical processing of biopolymers. It also provides an overview of special applications in the following areas: electronics, aerospace, medicine and pharmacy, food, packaging, construction engineering, etc. Further topics included are: Biotechnological production of monomers for chemical polymer synthesis, Conversion of raw materialsCorrosion, Composting, Environmental impacts, health issues, Legal, ecological and economic aspects.

From the contents
Biodegradability of polymers: regulations and methods for testing
Economic aspects of biopolymer production
Biotechnological processes for production of monomers for subsequent chemical polymer synthesis
Biopolymers in biofilms and corrosion
Health issues of biopolymers
Applications of polyphosphate and other biopolymers in wastewater treatment
Conversion of raw materials into biopolymers
Applications of biopolymers in aerospace and automobiles
Life cycle analysis of biodegradable polymers/plastics
Biodegradable plastics in the social and political environment
Environmental impacts of biopolymer production
Biopolymers in construction engineering