Plastics Derived from Biological Sources: Present and Future: A Technical and Environmental Review

A look at plastics derived from biological sources is presented. The monomers produced by bacteria for polymerization are also discussed.

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Published inChemical reviews Vol. 112; no. 4; pp. 2082 - 2099
Main Authors Chen, Guo-Qiang, Patel, Martin K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Chemical Society 11.04.2012
Subjects
Bacteria
Bacteria - chemistry
Bacteria - metabolism
Biochemistry
Biological
Biotechnology - methods
Environment
Monomers
Plastics - chemistry
Plastics - metabolism
Polymerization
Polymers
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Summary:A look at plastics derived from biological sources is presented. The monomers produced by bacteria for polymerization are also discussed.
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ISSN:0009-2665
1520-6890
DOI:10.1021/cr200162d