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ecoflex® and ecovio®: Biodegradable, Performance-Enabling Plastics.
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Advances in Polymer Science . 2023, Vol. 293, p111-176. 66p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In the course of the past two decades, biodegradable polymers have established to serve in form of compostable or soil-biodegradable items as sustainable alternatives to standard plastics in applications where their property of biodegradability adds value. BASF has been a pioneer in this field of action with their commercially available products ecoflex® and ecovio®. Based on continuous research and development at the edge between polymer chemistry and microbiology, not only new developments were realized in the recent past but also a deep understanding about biodegradation under various conditions could be generated. This chapter provides an up-to-date picture about the chemistry and biodegradation, about processing, applications as well as the sustainability contribution of ecoflex® and ecovio®. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PLASTICS
*BIODEGRADABLE plastics
*BIODEGRADATION
*POLYMERS
*BIOPOLYMERS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00653195
- Volume :
- 293
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Polymer Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175150719
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/12_2023_151