Green Polymer Chemistry and Bio-Based Plastic

Abstract

The overview briefly surveys the practice of green chemistry in polymer science. The conservation and sustainable utilization of polymers is achieved through documentation of indigenous knowledge through the ideology for syntheses of green polymers. The economic importance of polymers includes the study of the relationship between people and polymers. The chapter offers a systematic approach to study the variety of materials. It intersects many fields including the need for green polymer chemistry, environmentally friendly methods for syntheses of green polymers, biodegradable polymers, recycling of polymers, and many more topics. This study aims to provide an updated survey of the green synthesised polymers in order to obtain recyclable materials for various industrial and indoor applications. A number of barriers that hinder the adoption of newer technology have also been discussed. All of these areas are experiencing an increase in research activity with the development of new tools and technologies. Examples are given of recent developments in green polymer chemistry.