Biodegradability of Polymers: Regulations and Methods for Testing
Part 10. General Aspects and Special Applications
Dr. Rolf-Joachim Müller,
Dr. Rolf-Joachim Müller
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Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung mbH, Braunschweig, Germany
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Rolf-Joachim Müller,
Dr. Rolf-Joachim Müller
- [email protected]
- +49 (0)531 6181 610 | Fax: +49 (0)531 6181 175
Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung mbH, Braunschweig, Germany
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- Introduction
- General Mechanism of Biodegradation, and Definitions
- Testing Methods
- General Principles in Testing Biodegradable Plastics
- Analytical Procedures for Monitoring Biodegradation
- Visual Observations
- Changes in Mechanical Properties and Molar Mass
- Weight Loss Measurements: Determination of Residual Polymer
- CO2 evolution/O2 Consumption
- Determination of Biogas
- Radiolabeling
- Clear-zone Formation
- Others
- Development of Standardized Biodegradation Tests
- Testing Compostability
- Testing Anaerobic Biodegradation
- Testing Biodegradation in Soil
- Regulations Concerning Biodegradable Plastics
- Certification and Labeling of Biodegradable Plastics
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