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1Distribution of poly(?-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(?-caprolactone)aerobic degrading microorganisms in different environmentsJournal of Polymers and the Environment1993241
2Water vapor permeability of biodegradable polymersJournal of Polymers and the Environment1997231
3The basic properties of poly(lactic acid) produced by the direct condensation polymerization of lactic acidJournal of Polymers and the Environment1995171
4Biodegradation behavior and material properties of aliphatic/aromatic polyesters of commercial importanceJournal of Polymers and the Environment1997167
5Degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), PHB, by bacteria and purification of a novel PHB depolymerase fromComamonas sp.Journal of Polymers and the Environment1993166
6New biodegradable polyester-copolymers from commodity chemicals with favorable use propertiesJournal of Polymers and the Environment1995145
7Starch-plastic materials?Preparation, physical properties, and biodegradability (a review of recent USDA research)Journal of Polymers and the Environment1993143
8Physical state and biodegradation behavior of starch-polycaprolactone systemsJournal of Polymers and the Environment1995112
9Cellulose acetate biodegradability upon exposure to simulated aerobic composting and anaerobic bioreactor environmentsJournal of Polymers and the Environment1993109
10Microbial degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) in compostJournal of Polymers and the Environment1994100
11A review of the biodegradability and utility of poly(caprolactone)Journal of Polymers and the Environment199597
12Starch- polyvinyl alcohol crosslinked film— performance and biodegradationJournal of Polymers and the Environment199796
13Effects of higher-order structure of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) on its biodegradation. II. Effects of crystal structure on microbial degradationJournal of Polymers and the Environment199395
14Processing and mechanical properties of biodegradable Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate)-starch compositionsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199593
15Review of the kinetics of alkaline degradation of cellulose in view of its relevance for safety assessment of radioactive waste repositoriesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199784
16Physical properties and biodegradability of blends containing poly(ε-caprolactone) and tropical starchesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199672
17Evaluation of the biodegradability of copolyesters containing aromatic compounds by investigations of model oligomersJournal of Polymers and the Environment199672
18Changes in carbonyl index and average molecular weight on embrittlement of enhanced-photodegradable polyethylenesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199370
19Mater-Bi: Properties and biodegradabilityJournal of Polymers and the Environment199370
20Pseudomonas lemoignei has five poly(hydroxyalkanoic acid) (PHA) depolymerase genes: A comparative study of bacterial and eukaryotic PHA depolymerasesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199470
21Effect of complex nitrogen source on the synthesis and accumulation of poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid) by recombinantEscherichia coli in flask and fed-batch culturesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199468
22Degradation and mineralization of cellulose acetate in simulated thermophilic compost environmentsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199367
23Studies on enhanced degradable plastics. II. Weathering of enhanced photodegradable polyethylenes under marine and freshwater floating exposureJournal of Polymers and the Environment199365
24Formation of polyester blends by a recombinant strain ofPseudomonas oleovorans: Different poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates) are stored in separate granulesJournal of Polymers and the Environment199365
25Biodegradable plastic made from soybean products. II. Effects of cross-linking and cellulose incorporation on mechanical properties and water absorptionJournal of Polymers and the Environment199464
26Biodegradation of thermally synthesized polyaspartateJournal of Polymers and the Environment199463
27Pressure- volume- temperature relationships of soy protein isolate/starch plasticJournal of Polymers and the Environment199760
28Aging properties of extruded high-amylose starchJournal of Polymers and the Environment199459
29Solid phase microextraction (SPME) as an effective means to isolate degradation products in polymersJournal of Polymers and the Environment199758
30Degradation of starch-plastic composites in a municipal solid waste landfillJournal of Polymers and the Environment199356
31Poly(ethylene oxide)-coated granular starch-poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) composite materialsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199553
32Application of recombinant gene technology for production of polyhydroxyalkanoic acids: Biosynthesis of poly(4-hydroxybutyric acid) homopolyesterJournal of Polymers and the Environment199450
33Biodegradation of starch-poly(β-hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate) composites in municipal activated sludgeJournal of Polymers and the Environment199549
34Synthesis of copolyesters containing poly(ethylene terephthalate) and poly(ε-caprolactone) units and their susceptibility toPseudomonas sp. lipaseJournal of Polymers and the Environment199447
35An overview of methods for biodegradability testing of biopolymers and packaging materialsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199644
36Effect of environmental parameters on the degradability of polymer films in laboratory-scale composting reactorsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199442
37Evaluation of biodegradability of poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(ethylene terephthalate) blendsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199642
38Dialdehyde starch and zein plastic: Mechanical properties and biodegradabilityJournal of Polymers and the Environment199540
39Degradation of L- and DL-lactic acid oligomers in the presence ofFusarium moniliforme andPseudomonas putidaJournal of Polymers and the Environment199640
40Enzymatic degradation of poly([R,S] ?-hydroxybutyrate)Journal of Polymers and the Environment199339
41Enhanced production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) by filamentation-suppressed recombinantEscherichia coli in a defined mediumJournal of Polymers and the Environment199639
42Biodegradability of chitin- and chitosan-containing films in soil environmentJournal of Polymers and the Environment199538
43Capillary electrophoresis to analyze water-soluble oligo(hydroxyacids) issued from degraded or biodegraded aliphatic polyestersJournal of Polymers and the Environment199638
44The influence of degree of substitution on blend miscibility and biodegradation of cellulose acetate blendsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199637
45Hydrolytic and enzymatic degradation of poly(γ-glutamic acid) hydrogels and their application in slow-release systems for proteinsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199637
46Measurement of the biodegradation of starch-based materials by enzymatic methods and compostingJournal of Polymers and the Environment199536
47Accumulation of poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid-co-3-hydroxyvaleric acid-co-4-hydroxyvaleric acid) by mutants and recombinant strains ofAlcaligenes eutrophusJournal of Polymers and the Environment199536
48Effect of the composting substrate on biodegradation of solid materials under controlled composting conditionsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199636
49A method for the isolation of microorganisms producing extracellular long-side-chain poly (β-hydroxyalkanoate) depolymeraseJournal of Polymers and the Environment199435
50Assessing the biodegradation potential of polymers in screening- and long-term test systemsJournal of Polymers and the Environment199535