Biodegradation of an epoxy-based thermoplastic polyester, poly(hydroxy ester ether) in a laboratory-scale compost system

Journal of Environmental Polymer Degradation

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 143-157

  Rick, David L ^a   Davis, John W ^a   Kram, Shari L ^a   Mang, Michael N ^a   Lickly, Tim D ^a  

^a DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Compost; Epoxy based polyester

Indexed keywords

BIODEGRADATION; COMPOST; POLYESTER;

BIODEGRADATION; BIOREACTORS; CARBON DIOXIDE; CELLULOSE; COMPOSTING; EPOXY RESINS; METHANOL; POLYESTERS; WATER;

POLYHYDROXY ESTER ETHERS;

POLYETHERS;

BIODEGRADATION;

EID: 0032108868     PISSN: 10647546     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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