Handbook of Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, 2nd Edition

Handbook of Biodegradation, Biodeterioration, and Biostabilization, 2nd Edition

Author: Falkiewicz-Dulik, M; Janda, K; Wypych, G
ISBN 978-1-895198-87-4 

Published: 2015
Pages 464
Tables 208
Figures 85
$285.00
This book is about protection of materials and products against colonization and subsequent degradation of their properties. The book contains 11 chapters each devoted to essential aspects related to biodegradation and biostabilization.

The introductory chapter gives the historical note on chronological developments in the field, presents the classification of biocidal products, and defines essential terms which are frequently used in the subject of the book.

Microorganisms involved in biodegradation and biodeterioration of materials are presented within the framework of their classification, based on the most recent findings and conclusions. Information on 13 groups of bacteria 7 groups of fungi and 4 groups of protozoa involved in biodegradative processes are discussed in Chapter 2.

Chapter 3 is devoted to industrial biocides. In this discussion, biocides are divided into 19 groups and properties of stabilizers for each group are given in the tabular form. Only stabilizers permitted for use in European Union and the USA are included in the discussion. The selection is based on the most current lists of approved substances. Information on different biocides is followed by sections discussing principles of selection of biostabilizers and methods of stabilizers delivery (bulk addition, nanoparticles, delayed delivery, surface coating, and reaction with functionalized polymer).

Chapter 4 contains discussion on the influence of material properties on biodeterioration. The following topics are discussed in this chapter: surface properties, crystalline structure, pH, the effect of oxidation prior to biodegradation, and effect of pigments.

Chapter 5 aims at the discussion of mechanism and kinetics of biostabilizers action. Among many other topics influence of biomass adhesion, resistance to the biocide, biocide leaching rate, and longevity of biostabilized materials are discussed.

Chapter 6 contains information on biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization of industrial products. For each group of products, relevant microorganisms, essential product components, mechanisms of biodegradation and biodeterioration, results of biodeterioration, biostabilization, and used formulations are given. 22 groups of industrial products are included in the evaluation. This, the most important chapter, discusses also, more than 28 groups of polymers in separate sections.

Chapter 7 contains information on standard and frequently used analytical methods in the field of the biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization of materials.

Chapter 8 contains the evaluation of health and safety aspects of biocide application, including topics, such as toxic substance control, carcinogenic effect, workplace exposure limits, and food regulatory acts.

Chapter 9 contains the most current information on the environmental fate of biostabilizers, including their concentrations, toxicity, and the rates of decay. The discussion is based on the data to give a real picture of the current situation.

Chapter 10 contains information on regulations developed in European Union, by world organizations, and in the USA to give a comprehensive background of legislative measures. The last chapter is on the protection of workers who use biocides in their work.

This comprehensive source of fundamental information and data is based on thousands of papers, patents, and information from biocide manufacturers. The above contents and the most-up-to-date information make this book essential for almost all the fields of applied chemistry.

Very drastic changes in biocides which can be used according to regulations make most of the very informative books published in past misleading because regulations eliminated many products, which they discuss. This book only looks at future applications, giving ideas on how to protect materials in today’s environment.
1 Introduction
2 Microorganism involved in biodegradation of materials
3 Industrial biocides
4 Effect of material properties on biodeterioration
5 Mechanisms and kinetics
6 Biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization of industrial products
7 Analytical methods in biodegradation, biodeterioration, and biostabilization
8 Biostabilizers - health & safety
9 Environmental fates of biostabilizers
10 Legislation
11 Personal protection
Michalina Falkiewicz-Dulik has an M.Sc. degree in experimental physics and thirty years of experience in leather products manufacture with special reference to research, development, and technology implementation on an industrial scale. She coauthored 2 books: Microbiology of materials (Technical University of ?ód? Press) and Light industry - management and organization of production, materials science, technology, and design, (Kazimierz Pu?aski Technical University of Radom Press). She has published 24 scientific papers, 3 know-how manuals, 87 articles and reports in Medical Mycology, Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, Przegl?d Skórzany, Przegl?d W?ókienniczy WOS, Ochrona Przed Korozj?. She has been awarded four prizes by Polish Federation of Engineering Associations NOT for technologies of manufacturing synthetic materials and one prize by National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for the project “Recycling Technology – Technology Recycling”. She is also a forensic expert in the area of leather and leather goods, raw materials, plastic and rubber, and leather processing and footwear as well as an auditor of Quality Management System according to ISO 9001.


Dr. Eng. Katarzyna Janda is an associate professor at the Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture in the West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin. She has been teaching in the area of preservation, storage, processing, and evaluation of commodity plant materials. Dr. Janda conducts research on enzymatic activity and effects of fungi, especially those colonizing plant materials, on storage stability of various materials. She has published 47 research papers and coauthored a book entitled Microbiology of Materials published by the Technical University of Lodz Press, with the contribution on biodeterioration of petroleum products.

George Wypych has a Ph. D. in chemical engineering. His professional expertise includes both university teaching (full professor) and research & development. He has published 15 books: PVC Plastisols, (University Press); Polyvinylchloride Degradation, (Elsevier); Polyvinylchloride Stabilization, (Elsevier); Polymer Modified Textile Materials, (Wiley & Sons); Handbook of Material Weathering, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Handbook of Fillers, 1st and 2nd Editions, (ChemTec Publishing); Recycling of PVC, (ChemTec Publishing); Weathering of Plastics. Testing to Mirror Real Life Performance, (Plastics Design Library), Handbook of Solvents, Handbook of Plasticizers, Handbook of Antistatics, Handbook of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives, PVC Degradation & Stabilization, The PVC Formulary, Handbook of Biodegradation, Biodeterioration , and Biostabilization (all by ChemTec Publishing), 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. He is included in the Dictionary of International Biography, Who's Who in Plastics and Polymers, Who's Who in Engineering, and was selected International Man of the Year 1996-1997 in recognition for his services to education.