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Assessment of Environmental Biodegradation of Synthetic Polymers

Anthony L. Andrady Research Triangle Institute, P.O. Box 12194, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709
Pages 25-76 | Published online: 23 Sep 2006

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