I would like to perform the biodegradation test in flexible biofilms to estimate the biodegradation rate and the influence of additives in the biofilm.
What kind of additives do you want to test the influence? Which substrate do you wish to evaluate the biodegradability?
good day sir. samer! Thank you for your interest!
The additive refers to cellulose nanofibrils in aqueous solution.
The matrix is formed from a blend of polyvinyl alcohol and cassava starch.
We have good experiences with respirometry as a quick test to determine degradability of bioplastics by measuring oxygen consumption (see Macromolecules 33:4690 (2000). Further info on the techniques can also be found here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3380294/
Thank you very much Mr. Helmut.
I will consult the address you sent me
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