Description
Book SynopsisThis text addresses the common negative perception of polymer materials on the environment with a thorough analysis of what really occurs when industry and academia collaborate to find environmental solutions. The book examines the environmental and social effects of polymer materials and explains methods of quantifying environmental performance. With an emphasis on the importance of education, the authors stress the importance of awareness and activity in negating polymers' environmental impact.
Table of ContentsPreface xiii
Introduction xv
Chapter 1 Some Notes on Two Controversies Around Plastic Materials and Their Media Coverage 1
Laura Maxim
Chapter 2 Plastic Waste and the Environment 13
Claude Duval
Chapter 3 Polymers and Marine Litter 27
François Galgani
Chapter 4 Between Prejudice and Realities: How Plastics are Essential for the Future 49
Michael Loubry
Chapter 5 Lifecycle Assessment and Green Chemistry: A Look at Innovative Tools for Sustainable Development 65
Sylvain Caillol
Chapter 6 Are Bioplastics "Green" Plastics? 91
Olivier Talon
Chapter 7 Environmental Characterization of Materials for Product Design 109
Stéphane Le Pochat and Arnaud Roquesalane
Chapter 8 Choice of Materails and Environmental Impact: Case of a Water Bottle
Rémi Deterre
Chapter 9 Formulation and Development of Biodegradable and Bio-Based Multiphase Materials: Plasticized Starch-Based Materials 155
Luc Avérous
Chapter 10 Different Strategies for Ecoplastics Development 201
Jean-François Feller
Chapter 11 Thoughts about Plastic Recycling Presentation of a Concrete Example: End-of-Life Polypropylene 245
Frédéric Viot
Chapter 12 Recyclable and Bio-Based Materials Open Up New Prospects for Polymers: Scientific and Social Aspects 257
Valérie Massardier
Chapter 13 Food Packaging: New Directions for the Control of Additive and Residue Migration 273
Olivier Vitrac and Audrey Goujon
Chapter 14 Biodegradability and/or Compostability? 309
Guy César
Chapter 15 The Regulation by Law of Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies 341
Eric Juet
Chapter 16 Teaching Sustainable Development 357
Serge Walter
List of Authors 363
Index 365
