Biodegradability of Novel Polylactide and Polycaprolactone Materials with Bacteriostatic Properties Due to Embedded Birch Tar in Different Environments

The microbial biodegradation of new PLA and PCL materials containing birch tar (1–10% <i>v</i>/<i>v</i>) was investigated. Product of dry distillation of birch bark (<i>Betula pendula</i> Roth) was added to polymeric materials to obtain films with antimicrobial pr...

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Main Authors: Agnieszka Richert, Agnieszka Kalwasińska, Maria Swiontek Brzezinska, Grażyna B. Dąbrowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/19/10228