Studies on Biodegradability of low density polyethylene (LDPE) to Which a Biodegradation inducing Agent has been Added

Hitoshi Asabe,Tomoko Kobayashi,Shigeki Itoh,Yoshito Ohtake,Ken Ono ,Masuo Yabuki

doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-81708-2.50047-6

Studies on Biodegradability of low density polyethylene (LDPE) to Which a Biodegradation inducing Agent has been Added

Hitoshi Asabe, Tomoko Kobayashi + Show 4 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-444-81708-2.50047-6

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Journal: Studies in Polymer Science	Publication Date: Jan 1, 1994
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Affiliation: Ihara Chemical Industry (Japan), Chemicals Evaluation and Research Institute

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Degradation of low density polyethylene (LDPE) concealed in soil for 32–37 years was examined. A high weight loss and a decrease in the molecular weight which is due to the oxidative degradation were observed. We added biodegradation inducing agents to LDPE to accelerate the biodegradation.

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