Biodegradation in seawater of aliphatic polyesters

• Published in: Polymer degradation and stability Vol. 166; pp. 290 - 299
• Main Authors: Nakayama, Atsuyoshi, Yamano, Naoko, Kawasaki, Norioki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2019; Elsevier BV
• Subjects: Aliphatic compounds; Aliphatic polyester; biochemical oxygen demand; Biodegradability; Biodegradable materials; Biodegradation; Field tests; Functional materials; Marine biodegradation; PHA; PHB; Polyester resins; Polyesters; Seawater; soil; solvents; temperature; Weight loss; PHA; PHB; Marine biodegradation; Aliphatic polyester; Seawater

In order to utilize biodegradable polymers as a functional material, it is important to make the best use of their biodegradability. Biodegradation of aliphatic polyesters, such as PCL, PBSA and P3HB, in seawater was investigated. BOD test using seawater and field test were carried out. As for BOD t...