Biodegradation: The biology
Rethinking Polyester Polyurethanes, Page: 95-126
2023
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Book Chapter Description
Consumers are seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional plastics, which are sourced from fossil fuels and may persist in the environment for thousands of years. Polyester polyurethanes can be designed to be both bio-based and biodegradable, making them a promising sustainable plastic alternative. Their biodegradability is determined by several factors, such as the biological organisms in the surrounding environment and the chemical structure and physical properties of the product. In recent years, more research has been conducted on polyester polyurethane biodegradation, including the microorganisms involved and enzymes that may be used in the process. While this research gives us a better understanding of how polyester polyurethanes behave in the natural environment, there is still confusion surrounding the topic of biodegradable plastics. This chapter provides information on what biodegradable plastics are, how polyester polyurethanes can be designed to be biodegradable, and the biological processes surrounding polyester polyurethane biodegradation.
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323999823000018; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-99982-3.00001-8; http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85161247798&origin=inward; https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/B9780323999823000018; https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-323-99982-3.00001-8
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