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 Environmentally Degradable Materials based on Multicomponent Polymeric Systems

Contents

• • Preliminary Material (i-vi)   (60K)
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    • Contents
  • Environmentally Degradable Polymeric Materials: Definitions And Background (1-34)   (243K)
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    • 1.1. Definitions
    • 1.2. Major Classes Of Degradable Polymers
    • 1.3. Degradation Behavior
    • 1.4. Comparison: Degradable/Nondegradable Polymers
    • 1.5. Life-Cycle Assessment
    • 1.6. The Necessity To Develop The EDPs
    • 1.7. Marketing And Applications Of EDPs
    • 1.8. Testing
    • 1.9. Composting
    • 1.10. Degradable Multicomponent Polymeric Systems
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • The Bacterial Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) As Environmentally Biodegradable And Medical Polymer (35-75)   (3M)
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    • 2.1. Introduction
    • 2.2. Nonenzymatic Hydrolysis Of PHB In Vitro
    • 2.3. Enzymatic Degradation Of PHB In Vitro
    • 2.4. Application Of PHB
    • 2.5. Novel Drug Dosage Forms On The Base Of PHB
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • A Theoretical Approach For Prediction Of Yarn Strength In Textile Industry (76-85)   (209K)
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    • 3.1. Introduction
    • 3.2. Neural Network
    • 3.3. Experimental
    • 3.4. Results And Discussions
    • 3.5. Conclusions
    • References
  • Some Aspects Of Heat Flow During Drying Of Porous Structures (86-121)   (338K)
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    • 4.1. Introduction
    • 4.2. Heat Flow And Drying Of Porous Structures
    • 4.3. Convection Heat Flow In Porous Media
    • 4.4. Conduction Heat Flow In Porous Materials
    • 4.5. Radiation Heat Flow In Porous Solids
    • 4.6. Porosity And Pore-Size Distribution In A Body
    • 4.7. Pore-Size Distribution In Porous Structure
    • 4.8. Basic Flow Relations In Porous Body
    • 4.9. Transport Mechanisms In Porous Media
    • 4.10. Molecular Diffusion In Porous Structures
    • 4.11. Case Study
    • 4.12. Conclusion
    • References
  • Heterogeneous-Heterophase Mechanism Of The Hydrophobic Compound Dissolution In Water (122-145)   (226K)
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    • 5.1. Introduction
    • 5.2. Computer Models
    • 5.3. Substantiation Of Necessity Of New Model
    • 5.4. Spectroscopic Probing Of Hydrocapsules
    • 5.5. Structural-Thermodynamic Model Of Benzene–Water Aggregates
    • 5.6. Model Of Solubility Of Hydrophobic Molecules In Water
    • 5.7. Conclusions
    • References
  • Degradable Copolymers (146-249)   (912K)
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    • 6.1. General Aspects
    • 6.2. Types Of Copolymers From Degradable Monomers (Polymers)
    • 6.3. Obtaining
    • 6.4. Processability
    • 6.5. Properties
    • 6.6. Microphase Separation In Copolymers
    • 6.7. Responsive Degradable Copolymers
    • 6.8. pH-Responsive And Biodegradable Polymeric Micelle
    • 6.9. Degradation And Ecotoxicological Aspects Of Behavior Of Copolymers In Various Environments (Soil, Water, Compost)
    • 6.10. Applications
    • 6.11. Other Applications
    • 6.12. Future Trends
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • Degradable Interpenetrated Polymeric Networks/Hydrogels (250-335)   (2M)
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    • 7.1. Introduction
    • 7.2. Types Of Interpenetrating Polymeric Networks And Hydrogels And Their Preparation
    • 7.3. Compatibility/Microphase Separation In Interpenetrating Polymeric Networks And Hydrogels
    • 7.4. Thermoreversible Gelation
    • 7.5. Parameters Describing A Hydrogel Network
    • 7.6. Swelling Behavior
    • 7.7. Degradability Of Interpenetrating Polymeric Networks/Hydrogels
    • 7.8. Applications Of The Interpenetrating Polymeric Networks/Hydrogels
    • 7.9. Conclusions And Future Trends
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • Applications of the Degradable Interpenetrating Polymeric Networks and Hydrogels in Controlled Drug Delivery (336-382)   (898K)
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    • 8.1. Introduction: Principles Of The Controlled Drug Delivery
    • 8.2. Diffusion-Controlled Delivery Systems
    • 8.3. Swelling-Controlled Delivery Systems
    • 8.4. Chemically Controlled Delivery Systems
    • 8.5. Dynamic Hydrogel Delivery Systems
    • 8.6. In Situ Forming Hydrogels
    • 8.7. Future Trends
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • Computational Methods In Controlled Release Of Active Principles (383-426)   (2M)
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    • 9.1. Introduction
    • 9.2. General
    • 9.3. Applications To Polymeric Stabilized Lipid Vesicles As Drug Carriers
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • Degradable Interpolymeric Complexes (427-496)   (594K)
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    • 10.1. General Aspects
    • 10.2. Interpolymeric Complexes Containing Biodegradable Polymers
    • 10.3. Degradability Of Interpolymeric Complexes
    • 10.4. Compatibility/Phase Separation In Interpolymeric Complexes
    • 10.5. General Characteristics – Properties
    • 10.6. Applications Of Interpolymeric Complexes
    • Acknowledgments
    • References
  • Preparation And Study Of Chitosan Polymer Complexes With Proteins And Hydroxylous Polymers (497-511)   (365K)
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    • 11.1. Introduction
    • 11.2. Experimental
    • 11.3. Results And Discussion
    • 11.4. Conclusions
    • References
  • Environmentally Degradable Materials Based On Multicomponent Polymeric Systems: Biocomposites And Bioblends (512-529)   (162K)
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    • 12.1. General Aspects
    • 12.2. Constituent Materials For Biocomposites And Bioblends
    • 12.3. Applications
    • 12.4. Environmental And Economic Impact Of Biopolymers
    • 12.5. The Future For Biodegradable Plastics
    • 12.6. Conclusions
    • References
  • Green Composites Based On Biodegradable Polymer Matrices (530-553)   (228K)
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    • 13.1. Introduction
    • 13.2. Biodegradable Matrices In Composites
    • 13.3. Natural Fibers As Reinforcements For Composites
    • 13.4. Biodegradable Composites
    • 13.5. Conclusions
    • References
  • Compatibilization Methods (554-574)   (2M)
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    • 14.1. Introduction
    • 14.2. Compatibilization By Reactive Extrusion Of Biodegradable Polyesters
    • 14.3. Combined Materials Based On Synthetic Nondegradable/Degradable Polymers: Compatibilization Of Polyethylene(Pe)/Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) Blends
    • 14.4. Combined Materials Based On Blends Of Synthetic Nondegradable Polymers And Starch
    • 14.5. Green Composites And Nanocomposites
    • 14.6. Pcl/Starch Blends And Composites
    • 14.7. Functionalization Of PCL
    • 14.8. Functionalized PCL-Based Nanocomposite
    • 14.9. Microporous Materials Based On Biodegradable Polymers For Biomedical Applications
    • References
  • Processability Of Biocomposite For Agricultural Application (575-586)   (623K)
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    • 15.1. Introduction
    • 15.2. Sprayable Biocomposite For Agricultural Mulching Activity
    • 15.3. Biocomposite For Transplanting Pots
    • 15.4. Final Remarks And Conclusion
    • References
  • Biodegradability Of Polymers And Biocomposites: Standards And Certifications (587-600)   (212K)
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    • 16.1. Introduction
    • 16.2. Standardization
    • 16.3. Certification
    • 16.4. Conclusions
    • References
  • Biodegradation Of Composite Materials On Polymer Base In Soils (601-609)   (580K)
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    • Summary
    • References
  • Water In The Bioerodible Films Of Blends Based On The Combination Of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) And Polyamide Resin (610-620)   (249K)
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    • 18.1. Introduction
    • 18.2. Experimental
    • 18.3. Results And Discussion
    • 18.4. Conclusions
    • References
  • Lca Of Biopolymers And Biocomposites (621-637)   (396K)
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    • 19.1. Environmental Impact Of Polymers, Plastic Products, And Packaging
    • 19.2. Biopolymers And Biocomposites, Possible Improvement To Be Tested With LCA
    • 19.3. Agricultural Mulch Films Made With Bioplastics
    • 19.4. Disposable Cutlery Made With Bioplastics
    • 19.5. Role Of LCA In The Development Of Biopolymers And Biocomposites
    • References
  • Applications Of Biocomposites And Market Evolution (638-654)   (236K)
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    • 20.1. Introduction
    • 20.2. Biodegradable Materials
    • References