The mechanism of biodegradation of polyethylene
- 1 January 1987
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Polymer Degradation and Stability
- Vol. 18 (1) , 73-87
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0141-3910(87)90084-x
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