Environmental biodegradation of synthetic polymers II. Biodegradation of different polymer groups

被引:157
作者
Eubeler, Jan P. [1 ]
Bernhard, Marco [1 ]
Knepper, Thomas P. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Appl Sci Fresenius, D-65510 Idstein, Germany
关键词
Analytical determination; Aqueous biodegradation; Biodegradation test; Compost; Environmental compartment; Polyester; REACH; Soil; Synthetic polymer; Water; POLYETHYLENE-GLYCOL DEGRADATION; CARBON BACKBONE POLYMERS; MICROBIAL-DEGRADATION; ANAEROBIC BIODEGRADABILITY; PELOBACTER-VENETIANUS; ENZYMATIC DEGRADATION; POLY(L-LACTIC ACID); LACTIC-ACID; POLYESTER; COPOLYMERS;
D O I
10.1016/j.trac.2009.09.005
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We summarize the results of investigations into the biodegradation of different groups of synthetic polymers in various environmental compartments. Most research focused on soil and compost, with polyesters the main object of biodegradation tests. Recognizing the importance of biodegradation in the context of the environment, we summarize the variety of data established by many researchers. We show that some areas have been closely covered, but that aqueous biodegradation especially has been neglected. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:17
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