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Biodegradable polymers (BDPs) based on renewable sources have been drawing scientific as well as industrial attention due to their potential to replace fossil derived polymers (F… Read more
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Biodegradable polymers (BDPs) based on renewable sources have been drawing scientific as well as industrial attention due to their potential to replace fossil derived polymers (FDPs) for a large number of applications. Furthermore, BDPs introduce the viability of bio-degradation at the end of their life cycle, thus reducing the environmental impact of most FDPs.
This book covers the basic properties of BDPs according to their classifications, the rheology of BDPs and their blends, and their numerous applications, with an emphasis on processing: As BDPs possess attractive attributes compared to FDPs (which is discussed in the book), their processing has been investigated using conventional processing technologies. However, BDPs are sensitive to the processing conditions due to their composition, which is tuned to bio-degradation. Hence, special attention has been directed to minimize the in-process degradation and enhance their final processed properties. To remedy some of the BDP processing shortcomings, special additives, fillers, and blends have been incorporated and developed with minimal effect on the BDPs’ bio-degradation rate. All of these aspects of BDP processing are considered in this book, including their characteristics in extrusion, injection molding, thermoforming, blow molding, and 3D printing, as well as the processing of recycled BDPs.
Sam Kenig and Amos Ophir draw on their research and industrial experience to produce a book that makes recent developments actionable for an audience of practicing engineers / R&D.
The challenges of working with different classes of biodegradable polymer are thoroughly explored
A range of processing technologies are explored, in the context of BDP applications.
1. Overview of BDPs (basic properties, classifications: natural, renewable, synthetic), additives and modifiers, commercial grades, and applications compared to FDPs
2. Rheology of BDPs, their additives, blends, and composites (fibers and nanoparticles)
3. Processing characteristics of BDPs in film extrusion (cast and blown) in addition to sheets and profiles
4. Injection molding of BDPs, their blends, and composites
5. Thermoforming and blow molding of BDPs and their blends
6. 3D printing and additive manufacturing of BDPs and their blends and reinforced composites
7. Processing of recycled BDPs
8. Composition–processing–properties relationship of BDPs and their blends for specific applications such as packaging, disposable houseware, agriculture, consumer electronics, medical implants, etc.
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