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Author:   Tanvi Vats (Gautam Buddha University, India) ,  Shubhanshi Sharma (Gautam Buddha Uni, India)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   CRC Press
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781032890845

ISBN 10:   1032890843
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   10 February 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Plastic Bottles: A necessary Evil? Chapter 1.1Introduction- The Omnipresent Plastic Bottle Chapter 1.2 Composition: Materials used Chapter 1.3 Labels/ identification codes for different types of plastics Chapter 1.4 Manufacturing Processes Part 2: Plastic Bottles and the Planet Chapter 2.1 Limitation of plastic bottles in packaging Chapter 2.2 Environmental impact of plastic bottles production and disposal Chapter 2.3 Recycling challenges Chapter 2.4 Advancements in recycling challenges Chapter 2.5 Recycling through various case studies Part 3: Biopolymers: An Emerging Alternative Chapter 3.1 Potential application of biopolymers in packaging of bottles Chapter 3.2 Types of biopolymers in bottle packaging Chapter 3.3 Advantages of biopolymers applications in bottle packaging Chapter 3.4 Limitations of biopolymer usage Part 4: Regulatory Framework and Policies Chapter 4.1 Global regulations on plastic bottle production and disposal Chapter 4.2 Efficacy of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Chapter 4.3 Legislations regarding biopolymers as bottle packaging Part 5: Future Scope and Possibilities Chapter 5.1 Sustainable alternatives Chapter 5.2 Issues to be addressed in advanced R&D in plastic bottle recycling technologies

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Dr. Tanvi Vats completed her PhD in chemistry jointly from GGS Indraprastha University and National Physical University, New Delhi. She currently serves Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida as a faculty member where she teaches BTech, BSc and MSc students. Her research interests include nanomaterials and science-related aspects of Intellectual Property Rights. She has attended various national and international conferences and has several research papers, book chapters, encyclopedia articles, and popular science articles to her credit. She has co-authored two books, Microwave assisted Polymerization (published with RSC, Cambridge, UK) and Comprehensive Chemistry: Theory And Practice (published with Viva Books Private Limited, New Delhi). She is a life-time member of the Association of Environmental Analytical Chemistry of India (AEACI), Analytical Chemistry Division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai, and the “Academy of Microscope Science & Technology”, DMSRDE, Kanpur, India. Shubhanshi Sharma is an aspiring researcher in the field of polymer packaging. She has completed her MSc in Applied Chemistry from Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, India. It was during her Master's thesis on Bioengineering and biopolymers used for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that she developed an interest in polymer packaging and also an aptitude in the area of science communication. She has a popular science article entitled ""Packaging Food: Looking for Durable & Efficient Options” published in Science Reporter. During her leisure hours she finds great enjoyment in delving into books and documentaries that explore the rich tapestry of Indian history. Additionally, she finds solace in mountains and frequently go trekking with friends and family.

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