학술논문
ecoflex® and ecovio® : Biodegradable, Performance-Enabling Plastics.
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Article
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*PLASTICS
*BIODEGRADABLE plastics
*BIODEGRADATION
*POLYMERS
*BIOPOLYMERS
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ISSN
0065-3195
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]