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In the recent manufacture of semi-structural materials greater emphasis is now placed on making them both lightweight but also biodegradable mainly due to environmental concerns. Biodegradable Polymers, Blends and Composites, provides a comprehensive review on recent developments in this very important research field. The chapters cover the various types of biodegradable polymers currently available and their composites with discussion on preparation, properties and applications. Natural rubber-based polymer blends; soy-protein; cellulose, chitin; starch-based; PLA, PHBV, PCL, PVA, PBAT-based blends are discussed as well as Poly (ethylene succinate); PHB and Poly (propylene carbonates). The book will be a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, technologists and engineers working on recent developments in the area of biodegradable polymers, their blends and composites. Discusses the various types of biodegradable polymers, blends and compositesCovers natural rubber, cellulose, chitin, starch, PLA, PCL and PBATFeatures modern processing technologies, properties, applications and biodegradability
