Polyvinyl Alcohol: Materials, Processing and Applications

Polyvinyl Alcohol: Materials, Processing and Applications - Rapra Review Reports

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Publisher's Synopsis

For a number of years, plastic wastes have been accumulating at such a rate that there are now huge environmental concerns with their disposal. Options such as landfill and incineration have not been well received by the public, or indeed government legislation, and focus is now firmly upon the use of biodegradable alternatives for mass applications. One material that has been considered for mass application has been polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH). To date, the use of this material has been confined to comparativey low technology applications such as paper coatings and fibre sizing, which rely upon its inherently poor resistance to moisture to initiate degradation and ultimate disposal. This Rapra Review Report provides a concise introduction to polyvinyl alcohol - the material itself, the processing and applications, and also potential future directions for PVOH.

Book information

ISBN: 9781847350954
Publisher: Smithers Rapra Technology
Imprint: Smithers Rapra Technology
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 140
Weight: 355g
Height: 297mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 7mm