Predicting environmental biodegradability using initial rates: mineralization of cellulose, guar and their semisynthetic derivatives in wastewater and soil
Microplastic pollution is a growing concern, and natural materials are being increasingly sought as plastic alternatives. Semisynthetic biopolymers occupy a grey area between natural and synthetic materials and are often presented as green alternatives to conventional plastic. They can be water-solu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmats.2023.1331308/full |