Effects of particle size on marine biodegradation of poly(l-lactic acid) and poly(ε-caprolactone)
Shodai Hino, Norioki Kawasaki, Naoko Yamano, T. Nakamura, Atsuyoshi Nakayama
Topics & Concepts
BiodegradationHydrolysisPolymerBiodegradable polymerParticle sizeSeawaterEnzymatic hydrolysisLactic acidChemistryChemical engineeringCaprolactoneParticle (ecology)Materials scienceOrganic chemistryBacteriaPolymerizationEcologyGeologyPhysical chemistryEngineeringPaleontologyBiologyMicroplastics and Plastic Pollutionbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesRecycling and Waste Management Techniques