Degradable Polymers: Principles and applications

by Gerald Scott (Editor), Dan Gilead (Editor)

This text provides a detailed discussion of the main classes of degradable polymers, including polyester, cellulosics, starch-based polymers and photo and thermo-degradable polymers. There are also chapters on applications in medicine and agriculture, as well as a discussion of the relevance of degradable plastics in waste management. The book covers the usefulness of this phenomenon as well as the problems which it can cause.

285 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995