Navigating Sustainability in Polymer Materials: Principles, Practices, and Future Directions (Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials)

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Navigating Sustainability in Polymer Materials: Principles, Practices, and Future Directions explores the evolving landscape of sustainable polymer science and offers a timely and comprehensive examination of one of the most pressing challenges facing the polymer industry today: how to embed sustainability at every stage of material design, development, and application. As global environmental concerns intensify and regulatory pressures increase, the demand for sustainable alternatives in polymers has never been greater. Organized into twelve focused chapters, it covers a diverse range of polymer classes and end-use sectors, including coatings, adhesives, elastomers, polyolefins, bioplastics, and synthetic fibers. Readers will explore sustainable practices in raw material selection, formulation strategies, product life cycle thinking, waste management, recycling technologies, and circular economy models. Each chapter is authored or curated by experienced scientists and researchers from both academia and industry, ensuring the content reflects both scientific rigor and practical applicability. The result is a balanced blend of foundational principles, applied research, case studies, and emerging trends in sustainable polymer innovation. The book is designed for a wide audience: materials scientists, R&D professionals, chemical engineers, product developers, environmental consultants, academic researchers, and graduate students. It also serves as a valuable reference for policymakers and business leaders seeking to understand the evolving sustainability landscape in polymers. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, guide strategic decision-making, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this book offers a rare, consolidated knowledge base and foresight to navigate the complexities of sustainability in polymer materials today—and tomorrow.
Copyright:
2025

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9783032049018
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9783032049001
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Springer Nature Switzerland
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English
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Nonfiction, Science, Technology
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Edited by:
Jomin Thomas
Edited by:
Renuka Subhash Patil

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