An Overview of Methods for Biodegradability Testing of Biopolymers and Packaging Materials

Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 29-36

  Itävaara, Merja ^a  

^a VTT TECHNICAL RESEARCH CENTRE OF FINLAND   (Finland)

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EID: 0002404826     PISSN: 10647546     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02083880     Document Type: Article

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