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