Structure–property relationships in natural cellulosic fibres: Part IV: Biodegradability of textile fibres

Journal of the Textile Institute

Volumn 94, Issue 1-2, 2003, Pages 16-36

  Ansari, I A ^a   East, G C ^a   Johnson, D J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 85013948220     PISSN: 00405000     EISSN: 17542340     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00405000308630591     Document Type: Article

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