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Test-tube model for rapid and accelerated biodegradation of poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) blended bioplastic obtained from solution casting
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Researchers developed a rapid and accelerated biodegradation test for polylactic acid and polybutylene succinate blended bioplastics prepared by solution casting, providing a faster and lower-cost alternative to standard biodegradation assessment methods.
A rapid and accelerated biodegradation (RAB) test for the swift assessment of bioplastics has been developed, which could serve as an alternative to standard biodegradation tests, reducing the time duration and cost.
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