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Developed from a symposium at the 197th National Meeting of the ACS, held in Dallas, April 1989, this book presents a review of biodegradable synthetic polymers and polymers from renewable resources. Biodegradation, photodegradation, and chemical degradation are addressed and various uses for agricultural polymers are explored, including synthesis of rubber from guayle rubber; modification of lignocellulosic fibers to produce high performance composites; modification of cellulose as liquid crystals; and specialty starches for use in the paper industry. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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This timely book presents an unbiased review of biodegradable synthetic polymers and polymers from renewable resources. It examines the state-of-the-art in commodity plastics degradation and disposal, and the greater utilization of agricultural polymers in industrial applications. Biodegradation, photodegradation, and chemical degradation are addressed and various uses for agricultural polymers are explored, including synthesis of rubber from guayule rubber; modification of lignocellulosic fibers to produce high performance composites; modification of cellulose as liquid crystals; and specialty starches for use in the paper industry.
Agricultural and Synthetic Polymers: Biodegradability and Utilization FROM THE CRITICS
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Developed from a symposium at the 197th National Meeting of the ACS, held in Dallas, April 1989, this book presents a review of biodegradable synthetic polymers and polymers from renewable resources. Biodegradation, photodegradation, and chemical degradation are addressed and various uses for agricultural polymers are explored, including synthesis of rubber from guayle rubber; modification of lignocellulosic fibers to produce high performance composites; modification of cellulose as liquid crystals; and specialty starches for use in the paper industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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