Biodegradation of polyurethane: a review

2002/06/01 by Gary T. Howard · 1 voice · 4 citations
Environmental Science · Materials Science · #Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants #Microplastics and Plastic Pollution #biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

paper · doi:10.1016/s0964-8305(02)00051-3

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Citations

• Enzyme–biomaterial interactions: Effect of biosystems on degradation of polyurethanes

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Discussions

• Spandex can probably be lysed by esterases, according to this: doi.org/10.1016/S096... [bsky, 0 points, 1 comments]