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

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1993

OSTI ID:6662112

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 a minimum of 73 citations and includes a subject term index and title list.)

• Research Organization: NERAC, Inc., Tolland, CT (United States)
• OSTI ID: 6662112
• Report Number(s): PB-93-859411/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
PLASTICS
BIODEGRADATION
ABSTRACTS
AGRICULTURAL WASTES
AGRICULTURE
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
BIOCHEMISTRY
BREAKDOWN
ECOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
FOOD
PACKAGING
POLLUTION
POLYMERS
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CHEMISTRY
DECOMPOSITION
DOCUMENT TYPES
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
MATERIALS
ORGANIC WASTES
PETROCHEMICALS
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
SYNTHETIC MATERIALS
WASTES
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Consumption
& Utilization- Industrial & Agricultural Processes- Industrial Waste Management