Biodegradable plastics. (Latest citations from Pollution abstracts). Published Search

Technical Report · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:254003

The bibliography contains citations concerning the biological processes that breakdown polymers. Emphasis is placed on the polymers most susceptible to biodecomposition. Materials used in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, wastewater treatment, and food packaging are considered. The importance of biodegradable plastics as a way to control waste is discussed. (Contains 50-250 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.) (Copyright NERAC, Inc. 1995)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 254003
• Report Number(s): PB-96-867593/XAB; TRN: 61631685
• Resource Relation: Other Information: DN: Updated with each order. Supersedes PB--95-868063; PBD: Apr 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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