Bioplastics for Sustainable Development

Bioplastics for Sustainable Development
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 733
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ISBN-10 : 9789811618239
ISBN-13 : 9811618232
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Book Synopsis Bioplastics for Sustainable Development by : Mohammed Kuddus

Download or read book Bioplastics for Sustainable Development written by Mohammed Kuddus and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-06-21 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the latest information on bioplastics and biodegradable plastics. The initial chapters introduce readers to the various sources and substrates for the synthesis of bioplastics and biodegradable plastics, and explain their general structure, physio-chemical properties and classification. In turn, the book discusses innovative methods for the production of bioplastics at the industrial level and for the microbial production of bioplastics. It highlights the processes that are involved in the conversion of agro-industrial waste into bioplastics, while also summarizing the mechanisms of biodegradation in bioplastics. The book addresses a range of biotechnological applications of bioplastics such as in agriculture, food packaging and pharmaceutical industry, as well as biomedical applications.


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