Biodegradable fibers
February 5, 2010, Posted by admin at 9:44 pm
Biodegradable fibers as an effective way of reducing the impact textiles have on the environment. Biodegradation of fibers occurs when their constituent polymers are de-polymerised, usually by the action of enzymes secreted by microorganisms. These enzymes act by hydrolyzing or oxidizing the polymer, and can work on the ends of the chains or randomly along [...]