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Biodegradation of Polyethers (Polyethylene Glycol, Polypropylene Glycol, Polytetramethylene glycol, and Others)
Part 9. Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Polymers
Prof. Dr. Fusako Kawai,
Prof. Dr. Fusako Kawai
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Okayama University, Research Institute for Bioresources, 2-20-1 Chuo, Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0046
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Fusako Kawai,
Prof. Dr. Fusako Kawai
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- +81-86-434-1225 | Fax: +81-86-434-1225
Okayama University, Research Institute for Bioresources, 2-20-1 Chuo, Kurashiki, Japan, 710-0046
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- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Chemical Structures
- Biodegradation of PEG
- Aerobic Biodegradation of PEG
- Microorganisms Capable of Assimilating PEG
- Metabolism of PEG and Enzymes Relevant to the Metabolism
- Anaerobic Biodegradation and Metabolism of PEG
- Anaerobic Bacteria Capable of Assimilating PEG
- PEG Acetaldehyde Lyase
- Extracellular One-electron Oxidation of PEG
- Aerobic Biodegradation of PEG
- Biodegradation of PPG
- Biodegradation of PTMG
- Biodegradation of Miscellaneous Polyethers
- Physiology
- Production
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Patents
- Acknowledgments
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