Handbook of Bioplastics and Biocomposites

Edited by Srikanth Pilla
Series ‘Wiley-Scrivener’

2011. 620 pages. Hardcover.

ISBN: 978-0-470-62607-8

€ 169.- (+ shipping and handling, ask for details)

In today's world, bioplastics are becoming increasingly prominent owing mainly to scarcity of oil, increase in the cost of petroleum-based commodities, and growing environmental concerns with the dumping of non-biodegradable plastics in landfills. This book summarizes the field of bioplastics by illustrating how they form a unique class of research area that integrates pure and applied sciences such as chemistry, engineering and materials science, to initate solutions. Compelling science demystics this complex and often ambiguous branch of study for benefit of all those concerned with bioplastics.

Srikanth Pilla is the Editor is materials and process design scientist at SuGanit Systems. His research interests include: biobased and biodegradable plastics; natural fiber composites and artificial wood; microcellular plastics; sustainable engineering; polymer nanocomposites. Dr. Pilla obtained his Ph.D. in 2009 from the University of Wisconsin and his Master of Science from the University of Toledo in 2005. He has published more than 35 journal articles, 9 chapters in book, and has edited 3 volumes.