Thermal Properties of Green Polymers and Biocomposites

Environmentally compatible polymers (green polymers) are the key to sustainable developments for our rich and convenient life. In order to develop green polymers, it is essential to understand that nature constructs a variety of materials that can be used. Plant materials such as cellulose, hemicell...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hatakeyama, T.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Hatakeyama, Hyōe, 1939-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2005.
Series:Hot topics in thermal analysis and calorimetry ; v. 4.
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Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only).
Table of Contents:
  • From the contents: Preface
  • List of Abbreviations
  • 1: Introduction
  • 2: Characterization of Green Polymers
  • 3: Cellulose and its Derivatives
  • 4: Polysaccharides from Plants
  • 5: Lignin
  • 6: PCL Derivatives from Saccharides, Cellulose and Lignin
  • 7: Environmentally Compatible Polyurethanes Derived from Saccharides, Polysaccharids and Lignin. 8: Bio- and Geocomposites Containing Plant Materials
  • Subject Index.