Handbook Of Material Biodegradation Biodeterioration And Biostabilization

Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization

Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Second Edition gives extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry. - Enables practitioners to identify the organisms responsible for biodeterioration in materials, select suitable preventative measures, and safely deploy methods of biostabilization - Contains information on the biostabilization of various industrial products, including 24 groups of polymers - Includes critical (and current) health and safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and best practices, and their relationships to legislation, regulation, toxicity, micro-organisms, biocides, and polymers - Essential reading for scientists and practitioners as new regulations eliminate the use of previously used materials - Contains up-to-date information on legislation and regulations governing the use of biocides in the European Union, the United States, and worldwide

Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration and Biostabilization

Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials

Handbook of Odors in Plastic Materials, Third Edition analyzes the reasons behind unwanted odor formation and outlines methods for prevention. This new edition contains a thorough review of the most recent data, achievements and information in this less known but very significant field of polymer modification. The book covers the fundamentals of odor formation and its transport within a material, the relationship between odor and toxicity, and various methods of odor removal and unwanted odor formation. Three chapters are devoted to the analysis of odor-related matters in different polymers, products and methods of processing. Dozens of polymers and product groups are analyzed, and the book also discusses regulations related to odor in products, effects of odor on health and safety, the effect of odors from plastic materials on indoor air quality, information on testing of odor changes, as well as a selection of raw materials for fog-free products. - Analyzes the reasons behind odor formation - Provides the best methods to prevent odors in various plastic materials - Contains information on testing odor changes and the relationship between odor and toxicity - Includes a comprehensive list of methods for removal of unwanted odors from plastic materials