ISSN:
1572-8900
Keywords:
Biodegradability
;
methods
;
starch
;
vinyl-alcohol copolymers
;
morphology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
,
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract This paper examines the biodegradability of a new class of materials based on starch and vinylalcohol copolymers, which have been commercialized under the Mater-Bi trademark. Particular attention is given to the biodegradation process for natural and synthetic components of different Mater-Bi grades for film blowing in an aerobic respirometric test, in a SCAS (semicontinuous activated sludge) test, and by submersion in lake water. The correlation between morphology and biodegradation behavior is also considered. Taking into account the prior art on biodegradation of insoluble substrates, a two-step mechanism is proposed for Mater-Bi products.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01458026
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