Polymers from Fossil and Renewable Resources

Dr. Francesco Ciardelli is a Professor Emeritus of Polymer Chemistry at the University of Pisa and CEO of SPIN-PET srl, a company that provides research support to SME in Materials Technology. Dr. Monica Bertoldo is a researcher at ISOF of CNR at Bologna, specializing in material science and biopolymers. Dr. Simona Bronco is a researcher at IPCF-CNR SS Pisa, working in material science and the development of bioplastics.

Basic Concepts for Plastic Response.- Material Plasticity.- Measurable Fundamental Entities.- Processing Features.- Molecular Structure Requirements.- Oil Derived Macromolecules.- Renewable Macromolecules.- Structure/ to Fundamental Properties.- Preparation of Macromolecules for Plastics.- From Oil to Macromolecules.- Polymerization Processes.- Processing to Materials.- The Obtainment of Bioplastics.- Biopolymers from Natural Sources.- Monomers from Nature.- Products Preparation.- Hybrid Materials and Systems.- Chemical Modification of Molecular Structure.- Blends and Composites.- Functional Materials.- Environmental Impact.- Materials from Oil and Nature.- Production Processes.- Consumer Use.- Disposal, Recycling, Biodegradation.- Response of Society and Market.- Availability of starting materials.- Ultimate Properties for Application.- Evaluation and Future.