Biodegradation of Polycarbonates

Part 9. Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Polymers

Dr. Yutaka Tokiwa

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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Research Institute of Biological Resources, Central 6, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, 305-8566

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Dr. Yutaka Tokiwa,

Dr. Yutaka Tokiwa

[email protected]
+81-298-61-6034 | Fax: +81-298-56-4898

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Research Institute of Biological Resources, Central 6, 1-1-1 Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, 305-8566

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First published: 15 January 2005

https://doi.org/10.1002/3527600035.bpol9019

Citations: 2

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Abstract

Introduction
Microbial Biodegradation of PEC and PPC
Microbial Biodegradation of PBC and PHC
Microbial Biodegradation of Polyester Carbonate (PBS/C)
Enzymatic Degradation of Aliphatic Polycarbonates
Enzymatic Synthesis of Polycarbonate
Outlook and Perspectives

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