Biodegradation of LDPE/cellulose blends by common fungi

Macromolecular Symposia

Volumn 123, Issue , 1997, Pages 1-8

  Foust, Christopher J ^a   Mills, Richard R ^a   Haas, Thomas ^a   Castevens, Charles ^a   Ottenbrite, Raphael M ^a  

^a VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0031488853     PISSN: 10221360     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/masy.19971230103     Document Type: Article

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