Polymers: The Environment and Sustainable Development - Brossura

Azapagic, Adisa; Emsley, Alan; Hamerton, Ian

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ISBN 10: 0471877417 ISBN 13: 9780471877417

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2003

Riassunto

" an accessible treatment of this crucial area " (Materials World, May 2003) In light of new regulations in the EU, America, and Japan, polymer producers have been forced to recycle. This book provides discussion on the impact of reusing polymers such as plastic and rubber on the environment. Timely information on the environmental impact of polymer recyclingEach chapter contains relevant sample questions and answersContains chapters on the economics and legislation of recycling, and on LCADiscusses the advantages and disadvantages of polymer recycling Essential reading for students, as well as an invaluable reference guide for technologists and industrialists, in the vast arena of environmental and polymer sciences.

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Recensione:

"...this book provides a study-aid, yet also a comprehensive and current reference tool." (Rapra Abstracts)
 
"...an accessible treatment of this crucial area..." (Materials World, May 2003)
 
"...Comprising eight very comprehensible chapters..." (Chemistry & Industry, 16 June 2003)
 
"...Strikingly designed and conceived..." (Industry & Environment, Jan-March 2003)
 
"...for any reader wishing a broad introduction to this topic...recommended..." (Choice, September 2003)
 
"...could be viewed as a 'life-guide' to polymeric materials..." (Polymer International, Vol 53(2), Feb 2004)
 
"...an excellent textbook. All universities and colleges should have a copy..." (Materials World, 11 November 2003)
 
"...clearly illustrates the case...an invaluable constant reminder...an invaluable read for those wishing to make a difference..." (Environment International, Vol 29, 2004)

"...this book provides a study-aid, yet also a comprehensive and current reference tool." (Rapra Abstracts)
 
"...an accessible treatment of this crucial area..." (Materials World, May 2003)
 
"...Comprising eight very comprehensible chapters ....." (Chemistry & Industry, 16 June 2003)
 
"....Strikingly designed and conceived ..." (Industry & Environment, Jan-March 2003)

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An accessible treatment of this crucial area of environmental chemistry, Polymers, the Environment and Sustainable Development employs an interdisciplinary approach to tackle the problem of polymeric materials' inherent durability and subsequent persistence in the environment. In a format ideally suited as a study-aid, yet also a comprehensive and current reference tool, the book covers such areas as:
* Waste management issues
 
* Environmental impact
 
* Waste streams
 
* LCA
 
* Recycling techniques
 
* Socio-economic implications
 
* Future directions
Each chapter provides a complete coverage of the main themes with directed further reading and revision exercises with sample questions and answers to consolidate the main issues addressed.
 
Essential reading for both advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students of the vast arena of environmental and polymer sciences.

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• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0471877417
• ISBN 13: 9780471877417
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 219