Biodegradable Plastics from Cellulose and Lignocellulosics

Part 9. Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Polymers
Dr. Mariko Yoshioka

Dr. Mariko Yoshioka

Kyoto University, Division of Forest and Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto, Japan, 606-8502

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 1

Abstract

  • Introduction
  • Historical Outline
  • Plastics from Cellulose Acetate
    • Plasticization of CA with Dibasic Acid Anhydrides and Monoepoxides during Melt-processing, and Their Biodegradabilities
    • Cellulose Acetate Plasticized by Grafting with Cyclic Esters
  • Plastics from Lignocellulose and Applications to Biodegradable Polymers
    • Plasticization of Wood by Benzylation and Blending with Polycaprolactone
    • Bio- and Photo-degradabilities of BzW and BzW/PCL Composites
  • Production
  • Outlook and Perspectives
  • Patents

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