Published : 2011-02-28

Enzymatic degradation of polyurethanes. Part I. Decomposition products evaluation and mathematical modeling of process

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This paper constitutes a presentation of the factors influencing the enzymatic hydrolysis of polymers, the corresponding degradation mechanism and also a review of the literature regarding enzymatic degradation of polyurethanes (PUR) in general. Studies on the separation and identification of PUR degradation products released as a result of enzyme activity have been presented. Moreover, the literature regarding the mathematical aspects of degradation process was reviewed. The development of such a model for the in vitro enzymatic degradation of PUR is essential in understanding the kinetics of the process and enable the prediction of polymer behavior in vivo.


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Wojturska, J. (2011). Enzymatic degradation of polyurethanes. Part I. Decomposition products evaluation and mathematical modeling of process. Polimery, 56(2), 91–98. Retrieved from https://polimery.ichp.vot.pl/index.php/p/article/view/895