Biodegradability study on cotton and polyester fabrics

Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics

Volumn 5, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 42-53

  Li, Lili ^a   Frey, Margaret ^a   Browning, Kristie J ^b  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

^b Agricultural and Environmental Research Division   (United States)

Author keywords

ASTM D 5988 03; Biodegradation; Compost; Cotton; Enzyme; Fibers; Polyester

Indexed keywords

BIODEGRADABILITY; BIODEGRADATION; CARBON DIOXIDE; COMPOSTING; COTTON; COTTON FABRICS; DEGRADATION; ENZYMES; FIBERS; LABORATORIES; POLYESTERS;

ACCELERATED DEGRADATION; ASTM D 5988-03; BIODEGRADATION RATE; COMPOSTING ENVIRONMENT; COMPOSTING FACILITIES; CONTROLLED LABORATORIES; FINISHING TREATMENT; LABORATORY CONDITIONS;

POLYESTER RESINS;

EID: 78649769862     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15589250     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/155892501000500406     Document Type: Article

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