Biodegradability of Biodegradable Plastics in Compost, Marine, and Anaerobic Environments Assessed by Automated Respirometry
摘要
Biodegradability is an increasingly beneficial property of sustainable materials, particularly for single-use packaging. Biodegradation rates can vary dramatically depending on the conditions, whether aerobic or anaerobic, aqueous or nonaqueous (e.g., compost). We describe protocols of several standard biodegradation test methods, spanning marine, compost, and anaerobic environments. Simple methods to analyze biodegradation rates are also described.