Degradability of cellulose acetate (1.7 and 2.5, D.S.) and poly (lactide) in simulated composting bioreactors

Ji Dong Gu*, M. Gada, G. Kharas, D. Eberiel, S. P. McCarthy, R. A. Gross

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Abstract

The proper disposal of post-consumer waste is one of the most urgent problems that must be addressed in many countries throughout the world. In the United States, about 85% of the municipal solid waste (MSW) was disposed by burial in landfills. The number of solid waste composting plants in operating has increased from 8 in 1990 to 18 n 1991. In this paper, we present a method for studying the degradation kinetics of plastics using a simulated in-laboratory composting test. Also, the authors preliminary results on the biological degradability of cellulose acetate, CA (degree of subsitution, d.s., 1.7 and 2.5), as well as poly(95% [L]-lactide), PLA, using this in-laboratory test methodology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the ACS Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering
PublisherPubl by ACS
Pages351-352
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)0841222169
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials - Science and Engineering - Washington, DC, USA
Duration: 23 Aug 199227 Aug 1992

Publication series

NamePolymeric Materials Science and Engineering, Proceedings of the ACS Division of Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering
Volume67
ISSN (Print)0743-0515

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials - Science and Engineering
CityWashington, DC, USA
Period23/08/9227/08/92

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