عنوان

Plastics and the Environment /

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1523123060

(Number (ISBN

178801331X

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9781523123063

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9781788013314

Erroneous ISBN

1788012410

Erroneous ISBN

9781788012416

Title Proper

Plastics and the Environment /

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[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

edited by R M Harrison, R E Hester.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Cambridge, UK :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Royal Society of Chemistry,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

[2019]

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

1 online resource

Series Title

Issues in environmental science and technology ;

Volume Designation

No. 47

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Cover; Preface; Contents; Editors; List of Contributors; The Nature of Plastics and Their Societal Usage; 1 Plastics in a Nutshell; 1.1 The History of Plastics; 1.1.1 19th Century: The First Polymers; 1.1.2 20th Century: The Revolution of Plastics Starts; 1.1.3 Beginning of the 20th Century: The Discovery of Bakelite; 1.1.4 1920s: Staudinger and Polymers; 1.1.5 1930s: PlexiglasTM and NylonTM First Appear; 1.1.6 1940s: Large Use of Plastics in World War II; 1.1.7 1950s: The Spread of Plastics for Domestic Usages; 1.1.8 1960s: Plastics in the Fashion Industry

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1.1.9 1970s: Plastics Become the Most Used Materials Worldwide1.1.10 1980s: Plastics and the Development of Communication and Transport; 1.1.11 1990s and 2000s: Plastics' Key Role in Society; 2 How Is Plastic Made; 2.1 The Different Kinds of Plastics; 2.1.1 Thermoplastics; 2.1.1.1 Standard Plastics; 2.1.1.2 Engineering Plastics; 2.1.1.3 High Performance Plastics; 2.1.2 Thermosets; 2.1.3 Biodegradable Plastics; 3 Usage of Plastics in Our Daily Lives; 3.1 Packaging; 3.1.1 Light as a Feather; 3.1.2 Food Conservation and Preservation; 3.1.3 Provision of Convenience; 3.1.4 Safety and Hygiene

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3.1.5 Environmental Benefits of Plastic Packaging 3.2 Building and Construction; 3.2.1 Windows: Saving Energy for Decades; 3.2.2 Plastic Pipes; 3.2.3 Insulation; 3.3 Transportation; 3.3.1 Saving Energy and Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 3.3.2 Crucial for Passenger Safety; 3.3.3 Comfort and Cost-effective Design; 3.4 Electrical and Electronic; 3.4.1 Resource Efficiency; 3.4.2 Light Weight; 3.4.3 Resistance; 3.4.4 Fire Safety; 3.5 Agriculture; 3.6 Medical and Health; 3.6.1 Unblocking Blood Vessels; 3.6.2 Prosthesis; 3.6.3 Artificial Corneas; 3.6.4 Hearing Aids

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3.6.5 Future of Plastics in Healthcare3.7 Sport, Leisure and Design; 3.7.1 Plastics in Ballgames; 3.7.2 Plastics in Sports Footwear; 3.7.3 Plastics in Tennis; 3.7.4 Plastics on Water; 3.7.5 Plastics and Children; 3.8 Renewable Energies; References; Plastic in Marine Litter; 1 Introduction; 2 Plastic in Marine Litter; 3 Sources of Plastic; 3.1 Sources of Macroplastics; 3.2 Sources of Microplastics; 4 Occurrence of Plastics in the Marine Environment; 4.1 Water Bodies; 4.2 Beaches, Sediments and Shorelines; 5 Fate of Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment; 6 Physical Effects on Organisms

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6.1 Plastic Ingestion 6.2 Plastic Entanglement; 7 Chemical Effects on Organisms; 8 Recommendations; 9 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Microplastics in the Environment; 1 Introduction; 2 Size Classifications of Plastic; 3 Sources of Microplastics; 4 Distribution and Abundance; 5 Impacts; 6 Solutions; 7 Conclusions; References; Nanoplastics in the Environment; 1 Introduction; 2 Defining Nanoplastics and Ascertaining Their Sources; 3 Fate of Nanoplastics; 4 Effects of Nanoplastics; 5 Challenges; 6 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Plasticisers and Their Impact on Wildlife

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Plastic has become a ubiquitous part of modern life. A cheap, lightweight material, it is used in everything from food packaging to consumer electronics and microbeads in cosmetic products. However, we are becoming increasingly aware of the problems our reliance on plastic is causing in the environment. For example, recent campaigns have highlighted the build-up of microbeads in the marine environment and the damage this is doing to wildlife, and the problem of marine litter, often in very remote locations. There are also concerns over exposure to plasticisers and their possible consequences for health. The plastics industry is under increasing pressure, not only from the government and environmental groups, but also from consumers, to improve the environmental impact of their products. This book presents an introduction to the uses of plastics and an overview of how they interact with the environment. It is a valuable resource for students studying environmental science as well as researchers working in the plastics industry, and policy makers and regulators concerned with waste disposal and environmental planning and conservation.

Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address

Royal Society of Chemistry

Stock Number

5092:4944

Title

Issues in environmental science and technology Volume 47, Plastics and the Environment.

International Standard Book Number

9781788012416

Plastics-- Environmental aspects.

Plastics-- Environmental aspects.

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING-- Chemical & Biochemical.

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RNH

SCI-- 013080

SCI-- 026000

TEC-- 009010

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Harrison, R. M.

Hester, R. E., (Ronald E.)

Date of Transaction

20200823055835.0

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