Standardization of testing methods of polymer biodegradation and certification

Authors

  • Tanja Vukelić University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology Department of Materials, Fibres and Textile Testing Zagreb, Coratia
  • Marijana Pavunc Samaržija University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology Department of Materials, Fibres and Textile Testing Zagreb, Coratia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5656-4933
  • Edita Vujasinović University of Zagreb Faculty of Textile Technology Department of Materials, Fibres and Textile Testing Zagreb, Coratia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3270-7812

Keywords:

biodegradable polymers, biodegradation, standardization, certification

Abstract

Many polymeric materials that are now used for a wide range of products and in different industries are often based on environmentally stable synthetic polymers derived from fossil fuels. Intensive use of products made of such polymers resulted in accumulation of large quantities of non-degradable waste in the environment. Increasingly stricter laws on waste management and ecological system protection have led to development of products made from biodegradable polymers, and thus to new product management opportunities at the end of its life cycle with the aim of contributing to sustainable development. However, to make these new polymers safe for the environment it is essential that their biodegradation is complete and that full biodegradability testing is based on standardized methods.

Published

2017-06-30

How to Cite

[1]
Vukelić, T., Pavunc Samaržija, M. and Vujasinović, E. 2017. Standardization of testing methods of polymer biodegradation and certification. Textile. 66, 5-6 (Jun. 2017), 113–126.

Issue

Section

Review article