Biodegrability of bioplastic materials in a controlled composting environment

Journal of Ecological Engineering

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 155-160

  Vaverková, Magdalena Daria ^a   Adamcová, Dana ^a  

^a MENDEL UNIVERSITY IN BRNO   (Czech Republic)

Author keywords

Biodegradation; Bioplastic; Composting; Controlled environment; Sponge cloth; Waste treatment

Indexed keywords

EID: 84933509600     PISSN: 2081139X     EISSN: 22998993     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12911/22998993/2949     Document Type: Article

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