Evaluation of the Biodegradability of Copolyesters Containing Aromatic Compounds by Investigations of Model Oligomers

Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 9-20

  Witt, U ^a  

^a HELMHOLTZ CENTRE FOR INFECTION RESEARCH   (Germany)

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EID: 0002780051     PISSN: 10647546     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF02083878     Document Type: Article

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