Thermophilic microbial degradation of polyethylene succinate

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 133-138

  Tansengco, M L ^a   Tokiwa, Y ^b  

^a Industrial Technology Development Institute Philippines   (Philippines)

^b NATL INST BIOSCI HUM TECHNOL   (Japan)

Author keywords

Aliphatic polyester; Biodegradable plastics; Polyethylene succinate; Polymer

Indexed keywords

AGAR; BIODEGRADABILITY; CULTURE MEDIUM; LIQUID CULTURE; MICROBIAL DEGRADATION; POLYETHYLENE SUCCINATE; POLYMER; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY;

EID: 0031885285     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1008897121993     Document Type: Article

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