| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5202577 | Polymer Degradation and Stability | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Mechanisms of biodegradation were examined by means of physico-chemical characterisation and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM). Biodegradation occurred at the polymer surface and the rate was governed by both biodeterioration and depolymerisation, which were shown to be controlled by a combination of copolymer composition, crystallinity, microstructure and surface morphology.
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Authors
Monica V. Arcos-Hernandez, Bronwyn Laycock, Steven Pratt, Bogdan C. Donose, Melissa A.L. NikoliÄ, Paul Luckman, Alan Werker, Paul A. Lant,