Biodegradable plastics and polymers : proceedings of the Third International Scientific Workshop on Biodegradable Plastics and Polymers, Osaka, Japan, November 9-11, 1993

Similarities and differences between biodegradation and non-enzymatic degradation, S.J. Hang et al the complexity of the biodegradation of poly(2-hydroxy acid)-type aliphatic polyesters, M. Vert et al biodegradation of polyethers and polyacrylate, F. Kawai biodegradation of biosynthetic and chemosynthetic polyhydroxyalkanoates, Y. Doi et al environmental biodegradation of hydrocarbon polymers - initiation and control, G. Scott effects of soil conditions on biodegradation of plastics and responsible microorganisms, M. Kimura et al properties and applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates, M.K. Cox plastid targeting of the enzymes required for the production of polyhydroxybutyrate in higher plants, C. Nawrath et al enzymatic degradation of polymer blends, Y. Tokiwa and A. Iwamoto starch/vinyl-alcohol copolymer interactions, C. Bastioli et al strategy for biodegradability testing in OECD, M. Kitano and Y. Yakabe perspectives on standard test methods for biodegradable plastics, R.P. Wool field testing of biodegradable plastics, H. Sawada governmental policy, regulations and standards, A.-C. Albertsson and R.H. Marchessault. (Part Contents).