Biodegradation of polyhydroxyalkanoates |
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| Authors: | J. Mergaert C. Anderson A. Wouters J. Swings K. Kersters |
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| Affiliation: | Laboratorium voor Microbiologie, Universiteit Gent, Ghent, Belgium; ICI Bioproducts and Fine Chemicals, Billingham, Cleveland, UK |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and copolymers with 3-hydroxyvaleric acid was investigated in natural environments, and the microorganisms involved were isolated and identified. The influence of abiotic and biotic factors on the degradation is discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Biodegradation Polyhydroxyalkanoates |
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