Biopolymers, Miscellaneous Biopolymers and Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers
, by Matsumura, Shuichi; Steinbüchel, Alexander- ISBN: 9783527302284 | 352730228X
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 12/20/2002
The first part of this volume focuses on biosynthesis, metabolism, biodegradation, functions, properties and applications of miscellaneous polymers, such as hemozoin, thymine-containing styrene polymers, polythioesters, polyphosphate, polyhydroxymethionine, polyketides, and natural polyacetals. The second part then goes on to treat the biodegradation of a wide range of synthetic polymers, e.g. * substituted cellulose * nylon * polycarbonate * polyvinyl alcohol * polyurethanes * polystyrenes * polyethylene * polyanhydrides.