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1 Outline of the Actual Situation of Plastics Compared to Conventional Materials |
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1.1 Polymers: The Industrial and Economic Reality Compared to Traditional Materials |
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2 | (10) |
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1.1.1 Plastic and Metal Consumption |
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1.1.2 Mechanical Properties |
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1.1.3 Thermal and Electrical Properties |
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6 | (4) |
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10 | (1) |
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1.2 What Are Thermoplastics, Thermoplastic Elastomer, Thermosets, Composites, and Hybrids? |
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1.2.2 Thermoplastic Elastomers |
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18 | (1) |
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1.3 Plastics: An Answer to the Designer's Main Problems |
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1.3.1 Economic Requirements |
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1.3.2 Technical Requirements |
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20 | (1) |
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1.3.3 Marketing Requirements |
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20 | (1) |
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1.3.4 Sustainability and Environmental Requirements |
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1.3.5 Some Weaknesses of Polymer Materials |
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21 | (1) |
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1.3.6 Waste Disposal: Recycling |
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1.3.7 Beware: Health and Safety Concerns, Regulation Compliance |
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1.4 Outline of the Technical and Economic Possibilities of Processing |
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22 | (9) |
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1.4.1 Thermoplastic Processing |
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23 | (2) |
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1.4.2 Thermoset Processing |
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25 | (2) |
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1.4.3 Composite Processing |
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27 | (3) |
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30 | (1) |
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1.4.5 Additive Manufacturing Techniques for Prototyping and e-Manufacturing |
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30 | (1) |
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1.5 The Final Material/Process/Cost Compromise |
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31 | (1) |
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1.6 Useful Source Examples for Initiation of In-Depth Studies |
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31 | (4) |
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33 | (2) |
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2 Genesis of Renewable Plastics and Integration in the Plastics Stream |
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2.1 Inescapable Strengthening of Environmental Concerns |
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35 | (2) |
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2.1.1 Toxicity and Pollution |
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36 | (1) |
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2.1.2 The Recycling of Polymers |
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2.2 Development of Bioplastics From Renewable Sources |
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2.2.1 Development of Biothermoplastics From Renewable Sources |
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37 | (1) |
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2.2.2 Development of Biothermosets From Renewable Sources |
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38 | (1) |
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2.3 Pros and Cons of Renewable and Oil-Sourced Plastics |
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38 | (2) |
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2.3.1 Renewable Plastics Derived From Natural Polymers |
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38 | (1) |
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2.3.2 Traditional Plastics From Bioblocks: Drop-In Solutions |
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39 | (1) |
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2.3.3 Traditional Plastics From Plastics Waste Recycling |
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39 | (1) |
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2.4 Brief Remarks on Processing and Recycling of Renewable Plastics |
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40 | (1) |
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2.5 Pay Close Attention to Carbon Biobased Content, Testing and Certification |
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40 | (2) |
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2.6 List of Commercial Offer Examples |
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42 | (1) |
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2.7 Examples of Useful Sources for Initiation of In-Depth Studies |
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66 | (1) |
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3 Recycling: The First Source of Renewable Plastics |
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67 | (48) |
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68 | (18) |
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3.1.1 Environmental Benefits |
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69 | (2) |
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71 | (4) |
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75 | (3) |
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3.1.4 Example of Recycling Loop Effects on Performances |
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78 | (1) |
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3.1.5 Legislation, Standards, and Related Publications |
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79 | (7) |
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86 | (16) |
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3.2.1 Reprocessing of Processing Scraps and Mechanical Recycling |
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88 | (2) |
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3.2.2 Recycled Material Upgrading |
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90 | (7) |
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97 | (2) |
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3.2.7 Anaerobic Biodegradation of Biodegradable Plastics With Gas Recovery |
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102 | (1) |
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3.2.8 Enzymatic Depolymerization of Poly lactic Acid |
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3.2.9 The REnescience Process Recovering Plastics and Metals From Municipal Solid Waste Without Sorting |
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102 | (1) |
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3.3 Sectorial Routes for Recycling |
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102 | (3) |
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3.3.1 Used Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottles: Realities of Everyday Life |
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103 | (1) |
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3.3.2 High-Density Polyethylene Bottles |
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104 | (1) |
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3.3.3 Electricity and Electronics-to-Electricity and Electronics Recycling: FR Applications |
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104 | (1) |
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3.3.4 Auto-to-Auto Recycling |
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104 | (1) |
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3.3.5 Recycling and Reprocessing of Building Products |
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105 | (1) |
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3.4 CO2 Emission, Greenhouse Effect, and Carbon Footprint |
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3.4.1 Some Real Facts and Figures |
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106 | (1) |
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3.4.2 Statistical Analysis of Some Real Examples |
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107 | (1) |
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3.5 Recyclate Property Examples |
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107 | (5) |
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3.5.1 Polyamides Examples |
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107 | (3) |
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3.5.2 Polystyrene and ABS Examples |
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110 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Polypropylene Examples |
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110 | (1) |
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3.5.4 Examples of Polycarbonate, PC/ABS, and PC/PBT Alloys |
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3.5.5 Examples of Polyetherimide |
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3.6 Recycled Materials Often Bring Also Cost and Pollution Savings |
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3.7 Some Limitations to Recycled Material Use |
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113 | (2) |
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3.7.1 UL's Recommendations on the Use of Regrind |
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113 | (1) |
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3.7.2 Producer Recommendations |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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4 Renewable Plastics Derived From Natural Polymers |
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4.1 Brief Inventory of Renewable Polymers |
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116 | (1) |
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4.2 Ready-to-Use Thermoplastic Blends and Derivatives of Starch |
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117 | (7) |
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4.2.1 Mater-Bi® by Novamont |
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117 | (1) |
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118 | (3) |
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4.2.3 Solanyl, Optimum FlourPlast, and Optimum Optinyl by Rodenburg and Solanyl Bioplastics |
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121 | (1) |
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4.2.4 BIOPAR® by BIOP Biopolymer Technologies AG |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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4.2.6 Cornpole by Japan Corn Starch |
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122 | (1) |
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4.2.7 Wuhan Huali Environment Protection---PSM |
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122 | (1) |
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4.2.8 GAIALENE® by Roquette |
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123 | (1) |
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4.2.9 Biolice by Limagrain |
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123 | (1) |
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124 | (11) |
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4.3.1 Properties of PLA Compounds |
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125 | (3) |
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128 | (6) |
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4.3.3 Alloys Extend the Application Field of Bioplastics |
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134 | (1) |
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4.4 Cellulose Derivatives |
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135 | (12) |
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136 | (10) |
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4.4.2 Proprietary Grades of Ready-to-Use Cellulose-Based Plastics |
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146 | (1) |
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4.5 Various Aliphatic Polyesters |
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147 | (6) |
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4.5.1 Example of Mirel by Metabolix |
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148 | (1) |
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4.5.2 Examples of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polyhydroxybutyrate--Valerate Derivatives |
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148 | (1) |
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4.5.3 Examples of Polyhydroxybutyrate-Hexanoate |
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149 | (1) |
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4.5.4 Example of Poly(4-Hydroxybutyric Acid) |
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149 | (3) |
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4.5.5 Example of Minerv Polyhydroxyalkanoate by BIO-ON |
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152 | (1) |
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4.6 Liquid Wood Based on Lignin---Arboform by Tecnaro |
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153 | (1) |
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4.7 Self-Reinforced Composite Produced From Cereals: VEGEMAT® by Vegeplast |
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153 | (2) |
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5 Biobricks: The Breakthrough of Drop-In Solutions |
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5.1 A Broad Panel of Biomonomers and Bioblocks "Similar" to Fossil Molecules |
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157 | (7) |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (2) |
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161 | (1) |
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5.1.4 Miscellaneous Routes |
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162 | (2) |
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5.2 Brief Inventory of Renewable Polymers |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (25) |
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5.3.1 Renewable Polyethylene |
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165 | (1) |
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5.3.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Polyethylene General Properties |
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166 | (19) |
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5.3.3 Renewable Polyethylene Application Examples |
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185 | (5) |
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5.4 Renewable Thermoplastic Polyesters: Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polybutylene Terephthalate, Polyethylene Furanoate |
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190 | (24) |
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5.4.1 Bio-Polyethylene Terephthalate |
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190 | (1) |
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5.4.2 Polyethylene Furanoate |
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191 | (1) |
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5.4.3 Partially Biobased Polybutylene Terephthalate |
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192 | (1) |
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5.4.4 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polybutylene Terephthalate General Properties |
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192 | (10) |
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5.4.5 Thermoplastic Copolyester Elastomers---TPEE or COPE or TPC-ET |
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202 | (10) |
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5.4.6 Polybutylene Succinate |
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212 | (1) |
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5.4.7 Polytrimethylene Terephthalate |
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212 | (2) |
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214 | (21) |
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5.5.1 Polyamides With Long Hydrocarbon Segments: PA 11, 1010, 1012 |
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216 | (9) |
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5.5.2 Polyamides Alternating Long and Short Hydrocarbon Segments: PA 610, 510, 512, 514, 410 |
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225 | (10) |
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5.5.3 Polyamides With Short Hydrocarbon Segments: PA 56 |
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235 | (1) |
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5.6 Renewable Polyurethanes |
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235 | (24) |
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5.6.1 Natural Oil Polyols |
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235 | (1) |
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5.6.2 CO2-Containing Polyols |
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236 | (1) |
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5.6.3 Bioisocyanate Cross-Linker for Polyurethanes |
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237 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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5.6.5 Examples of Polyurethane Players |
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239 | (1) |
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5.6.6 Reminder of Fossil Polyurethane General Properties |
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239 | (20) |
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5.7 Renewable Unsaturated Polyesters |
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259 | (14) |
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259 | (2) |
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261 | (1) |
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5.7.3 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Unsaturated Polyester General Properties |
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261 | (12) |
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5.8.1 Biosourced Polymers |
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273 | (1) |
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5.8.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Acrylic General Properties |
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5.9 Renewable Phenol Formaldehyde Resins |
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284 | (6) |
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5.9.1 Biosourced Phenolic Resins |
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284 | (1) |
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5.9.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Phenolic Resin General Properties |
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285 | (5) |
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5.10 Renewable Epoxy Resins |
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290 | (20) |
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5.10.1 Natural-Sourced Epoxidized Oils and Epichlorohydrin |
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290 | (7) |
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5.10.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Epoxy Resin General Properties |
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297 | (13) |
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5.11 Renewable Polycarbonate |
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310 | (14) |
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5.11.1 Biosourced Polycarbonates |
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310 | (2) |
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5.11.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Polycarbonate Resin General Properties |
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312 | (12) |
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5.12 Renewable Polypropylene: A Promising Way |
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324 | (19) |
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5.12.1 Natural-Sourced Polypropylene |
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324 | (1) |
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5.12.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Polypropylene Resin General Properties |
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324 | (19) |
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5.13 Renewable Polyvinyl Chloride |
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343 | (21) |
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5.13.1 Natural-Sourced Polyvinyl Chloride |
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343 | (1) |
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5.13.2 Reminder of Fossil-Sourced Polyvinyl Chloride Resin General Properties |
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343 | (21) |
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5.14 Thermosetting Cyanate Ester Resins |
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364 | (1) |
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5.15 Thermosetting Furan Resins |
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364 | (1) |
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5.16 Drying Vegetable Oils |
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364 | (7) |
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365 | (6) |
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6 Renewable Alloys, Compounds, Composites, and Additives |
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371 | (66) |
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6.1 Miscellaneous Proprietary Alloys and Compounds Primarily Based on Renewable Polymers |
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372 | (4) |
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6.1.1 Impact-Modified Alloys and Copolymers of Polylactic Acid |
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372 | (1) |
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373 | (1) |
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6.1.3 BioHybrid by Cardia Bioplastics Combining Thermoplastic Starch and Biodegradable Polymers |
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373 | (1) |
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6.1.4 Bioceres by FuturaMat |
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373 | (1) |
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6.1.5 Examples of Polyester and Algae (Solaplast by Algix) |
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373 | (2) |
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6.1.6 Natur-Tec®: Undefined Biobased and Biodegradable Compounds by Northern Technologies International Corporation |
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375 | (1) |
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6.1.7 Other Examples of Compounds Primarily Based on Renewable Polymers |
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376 | (1) |
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6.2 Hybrid Solutions: Proprietary Alloys and Compounds Based on Renewable and Fossil Polymers |
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376 | (8) |
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6.2.1 Terratek® Proprietary Blends of Wheat Starch and Polypropylene |
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376 | (1) |
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6.2.2 Examples of Blends of Starch and Fossil Styrenic Polymers |
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377 | (1) |
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6.2.3 BioHybrid by Cardia Bioplastics Combining Thermoplastic Starch and Fossil Polymers |
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377 | (1) |
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6.2.4 Other Examples of Compounds Containing Starch |
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378 | (1) |
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6.2.5 Examples of Ternary Compounds of Biodegradable Polyesters and Starch |
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379 | (1) |
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6.2.6 Example of Compostable Thermoplastic Elastomer-Containing Starch |
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380 | (1) |
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6.2.7 Examples of Polylactic Acid and Fossil Polymer Alloys |
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380 | (2) |
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6.2.8 Examples of Algae and Fossil Polymer Compounds |
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382 | (1) |
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6.2.9 Various Bioplastics Derived From Renewable Raw Materials |
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383 | (1) |
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6.3 Natural Fibers for Renewable Reinforcements |
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384 | (9) |
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6.3.1 Natural Fiber Overview |
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384 | (3) |
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6.3.2 Natural Fiber Origin |
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387 | (1) |
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6.3.3 Brief Comparison of Natural and Glass Fibers |
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388 | (1) |
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6.3.4 Examples of Weight Savings Thanks to Natural Reinforcements |
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388 | (2) |
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6.3.5 Natural Fiber Arrangements for Composite Reinforcement |
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390 | (2) |
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6.3.6 Nanocellulose Fibers |
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392 | (1) |
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6.4 Renewable Composites Combining Natural Fibers and Renewable Matrices |
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393 | (5) |
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6.5 Hybrid Composites Combining Renewable and Fossil Materials |
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398 | (17) |
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6.5.1 Natural Fiber-Reinforced Fossil Polymers |
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398 | (4) |
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6.5.2 Renewable Polymers Reinforced With Glass or Carbon Fiber |
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402 | (6) |
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6.5.3 General Influence of the Reinforcement Form on Composite Properties |
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408 | (1) |
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6.5.4 Renewable Sources for Glass Fiber |
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408 | (1) |
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6.5.5 Renewable Resources for Carbon Fiber |
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409 | (2) |
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6.5.6 Glass and Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Renewable Polymers |
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411 | (4) |
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6.6 Renewable Plasticizers |
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415 | (7) |
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6.6.1 Overview of Renewable Plasticizers |
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416 | (4) |
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6.6.2 Examples of Partly Renewable Polyvinyl Chloride Compounds Thanks to Renewable Plasticizers |
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420 | (2) |
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6.7 Other Additives From Renewable Resources |
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422 | (15) |
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424 | (1) |
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6.7.2 Surface Friction Modifiers: Lubricant, Slipping, and Antiblocking Agents |
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424 | (2) |
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426 | (1) |
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6.7.4 Antistatic Additives |
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426 | (1) |
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6.7.5 Optical Property Modifiers: Antifogging, Color, Gloss Modifiers |
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426 | (2) |
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6.7.6 Renewable Impact Modifiers and Tougheners |
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428 | (2) |
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6.7.7 Protective Agents, Stabilizers, Thermal and Aging Additives, Light Stabilizers |
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430 | (1) |
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6.7.8 Miscellaneous Additives: Fire Retardants, Tackifiers, Nucleating Agent, Waxes, Hardeners |
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431 | (2) |
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6.7.9 Renewable Masterbatches Based on Renewable Matrix or Renewable Additive |
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433 | (1) |
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434 | (3) |
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7 Environmental Impact of Renewable Plastics: Pros and Cons, Indicators |
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437 | (26) |
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7.1 Pros and Cons Overview |
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437 | (6) |
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7.1.1 Conservation of Fossil Resources |
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438 | (1) |
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7.1.2 Geopolitics Involvements of the Replacement of Crude Oil With Renewable Resources |
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438 | (1) |
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7.1.3 The Consumption of CO2 Instead of Emission |
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438 | (1) |
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439 | (1) |
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7.1.5 Competition With Food Crops and Deforestation |
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439 | (1) |
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7.1.6 Pollution of Air, Water, Land |
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439 | (3) |
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7.1.7 Debunk Some Preconceived Ideas and Take Into Account Some Often Disregarded Parameters |
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442 | (1) |
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7.1.8 Comments About Disposal of Renewable Plastics |
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443 | (1) |
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7.2 Overview of Some Tools Related to Sustainability: Environmental Indicators and Benchmarks |
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443 | (6) |
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7.2.1 Life Cycle Assessment Also Known as Ecobalance and Cradle-to-Grave Analysis |
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443 | (2) |
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7.2.2 CO2 Emissions, Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Effect |
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445 | (1) |
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7.2.3 Clarification Concerning Some Terms |
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445 | (3) |
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7.2.4 A Textbook Case: Comparison of Renewable Polyethylene and Fossil Polyethylene |
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448 | (1) |
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7.3 Comparison of Environmental Impact of Renewable and Fossil Polymer Production |
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449 | (4) |
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7.3.1 Effect of Resources on Raw Polymer Production |
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449 | (1) |
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7.3.2 Effect of Resources on Articles and Semifinished Products |
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449 | (1) |
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7.3.3 Polymers From Natural Sources: An Ecological Gap Between Cultivated Plants and Wild Plants or Waste |
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450 | (3) |
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7.4 Environmental Impact of Fibers |
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453 | (1) |
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7.5 Environmental Impact of Processing |
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453 | (1) |
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7.6 Environmental Impact of End Product Type |
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454 | (1) |
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7.7 Environmental Impact of Disposal |
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454 | (9) |
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7.7.1 Comparison of Some Disposal Solutions |
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454 | (3) |
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7.7.2 The Debate on the Integration of Renewable Plastics Waste Into General Plastics Waste Stream |
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457 | (2) |
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7.7.3 Environmental Impact of Burning |
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459 | (1) |
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460 | (3) |
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463 | (56) |
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464 | (14) |
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8.1.1 A Success Story: Renewable Thermoplastic Polyester for Bottles |
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464 | (1) |
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8.1.2 Up to 100% Recycled Thermoplastic Polyester for Bottles: Technical and Regulatory Challenges |
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465 | (3) |
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8.1.3 Biodegradable and Compostable Renewable Plastics |
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468 | (10) |
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8.2 Automotive and Transportation |
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478 | (17) |
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8.2.1 Automobile and Natural Fibers: A Long Story |
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491 | (1) |
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8.2.2 Biobased Conventional Macromolecules: Realistic Small Steps Pave the Way for Later Breakthroughs |
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492 | (1) |
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8.2.3 A Typical Example: Intensive Research for Innovative Doors |
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493 | (1) |
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8.2.4 Premium Ambience for Car Interior Thanks to Real Wood |
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493 | (1) |
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8.2.5 For Cost-Sensitive Applications: Use Honeycomb Cores Made From Phenolic Resin-Coated Kraft Paper or Cardboard |
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494 | (1) |
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8.2.6 Looking at the Future |
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494 | (1) |
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8.3 Building and Construction: The Major Sector for Wood Plastic Composite |
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495 | (3) |
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8.3.1 Wood Plastic Composites or Wood Plastic Compounds |
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495 | (3) |
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8.3.2 Other Application Examples Concerning Building and Construction Sector |
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498 | (1) |
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8.4 Application Examples Concerning Agriculture, Horticulture, Gardening |
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498 | (2) |
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8.5 Application Examples Concerning Consumer Goods |
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500 | (1) |
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8.6 Other Application Examples |
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501 | (10) |
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8.6.1 Application Examples Concerning Electricity and Electronics (E&E) |
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501 | (6) |
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8.6.2 Application Examples Concerning Mechanical Engineering |
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507 | (1) |
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8.6.3 Application Examples Concerning Medical and Care Sector |
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507 | (1) |
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8.6.4 Application Examples Concerning Sports and Leisure |
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507 | (4) |
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8.6.5 Application Examples Concerning Furniture and Bedding |
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511 | (1) |
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8.7 Examples of Solutions Getting Closer to Closed Loops and Circular Economy |
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511 | (8) |
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8.7.1 Oldest and Most Used Solutions: In-House Reuse of Industrial Waste Leading to Good (and Not so Good) Solutions |
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511 | (1) |
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8.7.2 Recovering Waste of a Production as Feedstock to Build the Plastic of the Packaging Material |
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511 | (4) |
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8.7.3 Recycling of Renewable Plastics Using Traditional Plastics Waste Stream |
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515 | (1) |
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8.7.4 Recycling of Lead Batteries Combines Recycling of a Plastic, Polypropylene, and a Metal, Lead |
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515 | (1) |
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8.7.5 Development of an Overall Strategy to Succeed in Polyvinyl Chloride Recycling: Example of the Recovinyl Strategy |
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516 | (1) |
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516 | (3) |
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9 Renewable Plastics and Ingredients: Economic Overview |
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519 | (28) |
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9.1 Renewable Plastics Consumption and Capacity Forecasts |
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520 | (3) |
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9.1.1 Renewable Plastics Consumption Overview at Mid- and Long Term |
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520 | (1) |
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9.1.2 Market Shares by Bioplastic Family |
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521 | (1) |
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9.1.3 Production Capacities by Bioplastic Family |
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521 | (1) |
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9.1.4 Bioplastic Capacities by Region |
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521 | (1) |
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9.1.5 Bioplastic Capacities by Market |
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522 | (1) |
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9.2 Bioadditives Consumption |
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523 | (2) |
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9.2.1 Natural Fiber Composite Market |
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523 | (2) |
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525 | (1) |
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9.3 Wood Plastic Composite and Natural Fiber Composite Market |
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525 | (1) |
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525 | (1) |
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525 | (1) |
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9.4.2 Natural Fiber Costs |
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526 | (1) |
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9.5 Bioplastics Applications: Survey of Six Top Markets |
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526 | (21) |
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528 | (1) |
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9.5.2 Automotive and Transportation |
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528 | (6) |
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534 | (1) |
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534 | (3) |
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9.5.5 Building and Construction |
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537 | (1) |
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538 | (5) |
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543 | (4) |
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547 | (24) |
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547 | (2) |
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10.1.1 General Scenario of Renewable Plastics Breakthrough |
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547 | (1) |
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10.1.2 Some Scenarios for Price Evolutions of Renewable and Fossil Polymers |
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548 | (1) |
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10.2 Strengthening of Laws and Regulations: Repressive, Dissuasive, or Incentive Effect |
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549 | (3) |
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10.3 Improvement of Recycling |
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552 | (5) |
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10.3.1 Collection Strategy |
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553 | (1) |
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10.3.2 Sorting Techniques for Mixed Wastes |
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553 | (1) |
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10.3.3 Economic Overview of Municipal Solid Waste and Category Stream Treatments |
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554 | (1) |
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10.3.4 Recycling of High Performance Reinforcements and Plastics |
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555 | (2) |
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10.4 Diversification of Renewable Plastic Resources |
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557 | (6) |
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558 | (1) |
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558 | (2) |
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10.4.3 Combine Agricultural Waste and CO2 |
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560 | (1) |
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560 | (1) |
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561 | (2) |
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10.4.6 Use of Methane Emission Having 20 Times the Greenhouse Gas Effect of CO2 |
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563 | (1) |
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10.5 The Recent Past and Immediate Future Seen Through Patents |
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563 | (1) |
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10.6 The Recent Past and Immediate Future Seen Through Funded Research |
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563 | (3) |
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10.6.1 Biocomposites in Building and Construction Sector |
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564 | (1) |
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10.6.2 Bioplastic in the Transportation Sector |
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565 | (1) |
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10.6.3 Aeronautical Industry |
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566 | (1) |
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10.6.4 New Bioplastic Sources |
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566 | (1) |
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10.7 The Immediate Future Seen Through Recent Awards |
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566 | (5) |
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568 | (3) |
Conclusion |
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571 | (4) |
Glossary |
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575 | (12) |
Index |
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