Plastic Degradation and Its Environmental Implications with Special Reference to Poly(ethylene terephthalate)

With increasing global consumption and their natural resistance to degradation, plastic materials and their accumulation in the environment is of increasing concern. This review aims to present a general overview of the current state of knowledge in areas that relate to biodegradation of polymers, e...

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Main Authors: Elena P. Ivanova, Russell J. Crawford, Hayden K. Webb, Jaimys Arnott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-12-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/5/1/1