Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-1-895198-44-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 250 Seiten, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 676 g

This authoritative book gives extensive information on micro-organisms involved in biodegradation of materials and biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date legislations. Micro-organisms involved, mechanisms of biodegradation and bio deterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are given for a large number of products falling into 22 group categories, such as building products, coatings and paints, cultural heritage, dental materials, electrical and electronic products, fibers and textiles, leather and leather products, marine transport, medical applications, metals, mineral dispersions, petroleum products (fuels and lubricants), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and toiletries, polymers, pulp and paper, roofing materials, rubber, sealants and adhesives, stones, swimming pools, water, and wood.

This comprehensive source of fundamental information and data is based on thousands of papers, patents, and information from biocide manufacturers. The book contains also information on methods of analysis, law, health and safety, and environmental protection.

The above contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry. Very drastic changes in biocides which can be used according to regulations makes most the very informative books published in past misleading because most of their contents cannot be applied to the present regulations. This book only looks to future applications, giving ideas on how to protect materials in today's environment.

Zielgruppe

<p>Research and development; Production chemists and engineers; Environmental engineers; Lawyers; Legislators; University professors; Students</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Falkiewicz-Dulik, Michalina

Janda, Katarzyna

Wypych, George

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Industrielle Biotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Festigkeitslehre, Belastbarkeit

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction; Microorganism involved in biodegradation; Industrial biocides; Biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization of Industrial Products; Analytical methods in biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization; Effect of biostabilizers on other components of formulation; Health and safety issues with biostabilizers and biostabilized materials; Environmental fates of biostabilizers; Legislature; Personal Protection

Über Autor(innen)

Wypych, George
George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.