Sustainability & Green Polymer Chemistry Volume 1: Green Products and Processes

Developing green products and processesPolymers can play a major role in the pursuit of sustainability and the design of chemical products and processes that are more eco-friendly, biodegradable, and less hazardous. This work explores recent research developments and applications in polymer science and their connections to sustainability and green chemistry. Chapter topics include green sustainable products from plant oils, green processes and materials, green materials for medicine, and green polymer additives. Scientists, engineers, educators, and students involved or interested in green polymer chemistry and sustainability will find this book useful.