11. Analytical Methods for Monitoring Biodegradation Processes of Environmentally Degradable Polymers
- Prof. Andreas Lendlein2,3,4,
- Dr. Adam Sisson3,4,5
Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch11
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
Book Title
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
van der Zee, M. (2011) Analytical Methods for Monitoring Biodegradation Processes of Environmentally Degradable Polymers, in Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers: Isolation, Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (eds A. Lendlein and A. Sisson), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527635818.ch11
Editor Information
- 2
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Inst. für Chemie, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 3
Center for Biomaterial Development, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 4
Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies, Institute of Polymer Research, Helmholtz-Zemtrum Geesthacht, Kantstr. 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
- 5
GKSS Forschungszentrum, Zentrum f. Biomaterialentw., Kantstraße 55, 14513 Teltow, Germany
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUL 2011
- Published Print: 29 JUN 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527324415
Online ISBN: 9783527635818
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- biodegradable polymers;
- polymer degradation;
- biomass;
- dissolved organic carbon (DOC);
- theoretical oxygen demand (TOD);
- chemical oxygen demand (COD)
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Some Background
Defining Biodegradability
Mechanisms of Polymer Degradation
Measuring Biodegradation of Polymers
Conclusions
References