Degradable polymers: The role of the degradation environment

Biodegradation of thermally oxidized polyethylene

M. Weiland, A. Daro · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 1995 · 159 citations

Natural Sciences, Materials Engineering, Biomaterials +8

Biodegradability of modified plastic films in controlled biological environments

Larry R. Krupp, William J. Jewell · Environmental Science & Technology · 1992 · 158 citations

Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Toxicology +15

Microbial degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) in compost

Joris Mergaert, C. S. Anderson, A. Wouters et al. · Journal of environmental polymer degradation · 1994 · 126 citations

Agriculture, Microbiology, Soil Sciences +17

Cellulose acetate biodegradability upon exposure to simulated aerobic composting and anaerobic bioreactor environments

Ji Dong Gu, David Eberiel, Stephen P. McCarthy et al. · Journal of environmental polymer degradation · 1993 · 124 citations

Life Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Microbiology +15

Photo-biodegradable plastics: Their role in the protection of the environment

G. Scott · Polymer Degradation and Stability · 1990 · 92 citations

Natural Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences +12