Rapid biodegradation of high molecular weight semi-crystalline polylactic acid at ambient temperature via enzymatic and alkaline hydrolysis by a defined bacterial consortium

2022/06/29 by Avnish Nitin Mistry, Boonlue Kachenchart, Apinya Wongthanaroj +2
Materials Science · Environmental Science · #biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties #Microplastics and Plastic Pollution #Chromium effects and bioremediation

paper · doi:10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110051

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