Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization - Hardcover

Wypych, George; Falkiewicz-Dulik, Michalina; Janda, Katarzyna

 
9781774670880: Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostablization
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1774670887 ISBN 13: 9781774670880
Publisher: ChemTec Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Third Edition provides extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. The book focuses on protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. It also covers 13 groups of bacteria, 7 groups of fungi, and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

  • Enables practitioners to identify the organisms responsible for biodeterioration in materials, select suitable preventative measures, and safely deploy methods of biostabilization
  • Contains information on the biostabilization of various industrial products, including 24 groups of polymers
  • Includes critical (and current) health and safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and best practices and their relationships to legislation, regulation, toxicity, micro-organisms, biocides, and polymers
  • Includes essential reading for scientists and practitioners as new regulations eliminate the use of previously used materials
  • Contains up-to-date information on legislation and regulations governing the use of biocides in the European Union, the United States, and worldwide

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About the Author

George Wypych has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research and development. He has published 18 books, 47 scientific papers, and he has obtained 16 patents. He specializes in polymer additives, polymer processing and formulation, material durability and the development of sealants and coatings.

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Handbook of Material Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, Third Edition provides extensive information on the microorganisms involved in the biodegradation of materials, along with the biocides which are permitted for use according to the most up-to-date worldwide legislation. The book focuses on protecting materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. Mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, and methods of biostabilization are covered for a large number of products, making the title relevant for a range of industries and applications, including construction, coatings/paints, medical and pharmaceutical applications, and electronics. It also covers 13 groups of bacteria, 7 groups of fungi, and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes. In addition, the health and safety aspects of biocide application are covered in detail, as well as the personal protection of practitioners who are required to use them. The contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

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Publisher
ChemTec Publishing
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1774670887
ISBN 13 
9781774670880
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
3
Number of pages
510