Biodegradation of poly(ε-caprolactone)/starch blends and composites in composting and culture environments: the effect of compatibilization on the inherent biodegradability of the host polymer
- 1 August 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Carbohydrate Research
- Vol. 338 (17) , 1759-1769
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0008-6215(03)00236-2
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