Microbiological deterioration and degradation of synthetic polymeric materials: Recent research advances

International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation

Volumn 52, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 69-91

  Gu, Ji Dong ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Biodeteriogens; Biodeterioration; Fiber reinforced composites; Fungi; Polymers; Prevention

Indexed keywords

BIODEGRADATION; BIOPOLYMERS; MICROORGANISMS;

MICROBIAL GROWTH;

MICROBIOLOGY;

BIODEGRADATION; COMPOSITE; FIBER-REINFORCED MATERIAL; POLYMER;

FUNGI;

BIODEGRADABILITY; FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE; POLYMER;

EID: 0043286958     PISSN: 09648305     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0964-8305(02)00177-4     Document Type: Article

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