Effects of various parameters on biodegradation of degradable polymers in soil

Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 784-788

  Shin, Pyong Kyun ^a   Jung, Eun Joo ^a  

^a Korea Institute of Science and Technology   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Biodegradation of polymer; Biodegradation test; Soil

Indexed keywords

CELLULOSE; POLYCAPROLACTONE; POLYLACTIC ACID; POLYMER;

ARTICLE; BIODEGRADATION; MOISTURE; NONHUMAN; PH; SOIL; TEMPERATURE;

EID: 0242701107     PISSN: 10177825     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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