In the examples given so far, the polymerization takes place within the nanodroplets. However, in a less common situation, the polymerization can also take place in the continuous phase, yielding a hydrogel. Doyle and coworkers[36]presented an interesting system based on an “oil-in-pregel” ...
oxygen, and even microbes. But these kinds of facilities are costly to create and, as a result, have not caught on. Another recent development involves landfills that have separate sections for compostable materials, such as food scraps and yard waste. Some analysts believe that as much ...
Other examples are paramylon from microalgae, glucomannan isolated from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac, and chitin or chitosan from crustacean shells. In addition, polysaccharides with different glycosidic linkages and molecular structures, including the non-natural polysaccharide mutan linked by α...
The significant environmental burden of improperly managed plastic waste and a move to more sustainable practises is helping to promote rapid growth in alternative materials such as biodegradable thermoplastics [1]. Although direct replacement of a large range of commodity plastics by biodegradable alternat...
This article deals with the distinction between synthetic and native biodegradable polymers and discusses the biodegradation tests, biomedical biodegradable polymers and plastic waste. View chapter Explore book Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Applications ...
paper or other products made from wood pulp. However, the production of paper products generally requires a tremendous amount of energy and can result in unnecessary or undesirable waste. A strong need to find new, more sustainable or renewable materials that meet necessary performance standards ...
Recyclable and biodegradable microelectronics, i.e., “green” electronics, are emerging as a viable solution to the global challenge of electronic waste. Specifically, flexible circuit boards represent a prime target for materials development and increa
Except the odor gases generated during the decay of the biowaste, some other odor substances are existing in a normal environment, such as xylene and toluene that are generated during evaporation of an adhesive solvent, marsh gas that spreads from a sewer, cooking odor, rancid odor, and so ...
It is known that biodegradable resins are readily susceptible to degradation in water and soil without producing harmful substances. In consequence, the biodegradable resins have been worldwide noticed from the viewpoint of environmental protection such as waste disposal treatments. Among them, biodegradab...
Solid waste disposal is becoming an ever increasing problem throughout the world. As landfills continue to fill up, a demand has increased for a material source reduction in disposable products. As an alternative, recyclable or biodegradable components are needed to be developed for incorporating into...