Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture
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Beschreibung
This book shows how the use of biodegradable plastics in agriculture may exert a profound positive impact in the plasticulture. Starting from the organic chemistry approach to biodegradable and compostable plastics, either natural or synthetic, the book analyzes the huge area of existing bioplastics for protected cultivation (mulching, direct cover, low tunnels) from technological as well as agronomic approaches. The book then describes recent results of a new approach, sprayable biodegradable mulching, which resides on the use of waterborne polysaccharides and cellulosic fibers. A further chapter describes the research and technology of biodegradable plastics for different agricultural practices. A chapter on Life cycle assessment (LCA) of biodegradable plastics for agriculture, and one on existing and developing normative in the field complete the book. This book is then useful to agronomists, chemical and materials engineers, polymer technologists and scientists, as well as to amore general audience of educated people who are interested in the application of green chemistry principles to the vast world of crop production.
Mario Malinconico is Research Director at the Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials of National Research Council, Italy.
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. Mario Malinconico< is Research Director at the Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council, Italy.
Illustrates the materials design, utilization and future developments of biodegradable, soil compostable plastics for agriculture Discusses the existing technologies, latest developments and new applications available in the area of "plasticulture", including mulching, direct covers, low tunnels, silage bags, pheromone traps; coating for fertilizers, pesticides, hormones, seeds; nursery pots and containers for transplant Presents various examples of agronomic experiences (from cradle to cradle) of biodegradable plastics and their effect on soil protection, crop production, and post-harvest management A unique book on agricultural bio-plasticulture for university classes in agronomy, agrochemistry and agroengineering Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Mario Malinconico
Themen in »Soil Degradable Bioplastics for a Sustainable Modern Agriculture«
Biodegradable plastics Crop protection LCA Environmental cycle assessment Plasticulture Sprayable mulching Biobased plastics Agronomic effects Soil-biodegradable plastics Nursery pots