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Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture

Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture

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Series: Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology

Technology & EngineeringAgricultureEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 3662571811
ISBN13: 9783662571811
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Jul 13 2018
Pages: 185
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book shows how the use of biodegradable plastics in agriculture can have a profound positive impact on plasticulture. Starting with an organic chemistry approach to biodegradable and compostable plastics, both natural and synthetic, it then analyzes the technological and agronomic aspects of existing bioplastics for protected cultivation (mulching, direct cover, low tunnels). It describes the new sprayable biodegradable mulching method, which is based on the use of waterborne polysaccharides and cellulosic fibers. A further chapter describes the research and technology of biodegradable plastics for different agricultural practices. It also includes chapters on life cycle assessment (LCA) of biodegradable plastics for agriculture, and existing and developing standards in the field. It is a valuable resource for agronomists, chemical and materials engineers, polymer technologists and scientists, as well as for a more general readership interested in the application of green chemistry principles to the vast world of crop production.

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