Biodegradation of Synthetic and Biological Polymers Used in Engineering and Construction
- 25 February 2002
- book chapter
- Published by Wiley
Abstract
Introduction: Historical Outline: Bacterial Adhesion on Surfaces: Factors Affecting Adhesion: Ecological and Economic Implication of Bacterial Adhesion: Deterioration of Biopolymers and Synthetic Polymers: Biopolymers: Synthetic Polymeric Materials used in Engineering and Construction: Methods to Assess Biodegradation and Biodeterioration: Biodegradation and Disintegration: Partial Degradation: Sensitive Detection of Resistivity Changes: Conclusions: Acknowledgments:Keywords
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