Biodegradable Polymers : Value Chain in the Circular Economy (Paperback)

Introduction; 1 Recent Advances in the Synthesis of (Bio)degradable Polymers by Traditional Technologies and by Biotechnological Routes; 2 Degradation Principle and Regulations; 3 Manufacturing Processes of (Bio)degradable Polymers; 4 Comprehensive Characterisation of Complex Polymer Systems; 5 Current Trends in the Area of Blends and Composites; 6 New Research Strategy in Forecasting Directions of (Bio)degradable Polyester Applications; 7 (Bio)degradable Polymers of Biological and Biomedical Interest; 8 (Bio)degradable Polymers in Everyday Life; 9 Principles Concerning Sustainability: Present and Future of (Bio)degradable Polymers ? Final Conclusions