Bioplastics: Environmental Impact, Sustainability and Applications

· Elsevier
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400
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Along with development and innovations, the harmful toxins and wastes generated by industries, poisonous gases released from vehicles, millions of non-biodegradable plastic commodities thrown away by medical and hospital facilities around the world have polluted our planet to an unrecognizable extent.Bioplastics: Environmental Impact, Sustainability and Applications is a comprehensive guide to encourage the inclusion of biodegradable, non-toxic, environmentally friendly bioplastics in the industrial, medical, and healthcare sectors in order to partially or totally substitute previously employed conventional, toxic materials that harm and pollute the planet where we live. The book provides a brief introduction into the sustainability and environmental impact of bioplastics. This is followed by a thorough discussion on bioplastic production from various algal, microbial and starch-based sources. With special focus on the fascinating properties of bioplastics, it then delves into their applications in areas such as packaging and consumer goods, medical and healthcare, industry and material science.The book aims to introduce and educate students, researchers, environmentalists and government about the new-age materials with fascinating properties and fewer disadvantages that could help in exploring different ways to save and protect our environment. - Valuable resource exploring the inclusion of biological plastics across diverse arenas of life and living - In-depth coverage of the environmental impact, sources and synthesis of bioplastics - Comprehensive overview of the potential applications of bioplastics in areas such as medicine and healthcare, industry and material science and the advantages associated with them
Along with development and innovations, the harmful toxins and wastes generated by industries, poisonous gases released from vehicles, millions of non-biodegradable plastic commodities thrown away by medical and hospital facilities around the world have polluted our planet to an unrecognizable ex...

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Inamuddin is an Assistant professor at Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy and environmental science. He has worked on different research projects funded by various government agencies and universities. His current research interests include ion exchange materials, a sensor for heavy metal ions, biofuel cells, supercapacitors and bending actuators.

Inamuddin is an Assistant professor at Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, r...

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