Microbial Degradation of Polymers Used in Electronics

Abstract

In a continuation of our work on the biodegradation of polyurethane we are identifying and classifying new organisms isolated from enrichment cultures of polyurethane-contaminated soil from disposal sites. During the past year we have isolated in pure culture a number of bacteria and fungi capable of degrading polyurethane. We are in the process of identifying these microorganisms.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA286526

Entities

People

  • Ralph Mitchell

Organizations

  • Harvard University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Biodegradation
  • Classification
  • Degradation
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Electrons
  • Environment
  • Fungi
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Microorganisms
  • Microscopy
  • Optical Scanning
  • Polyurethanes
  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Specific Volume

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Surface Coatings Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation
  • Microelectronics