1. Contribution of Pendant Ester Group Hydrolysis to the Erosion of Acrylic Polymers in Binders Aimed at Organotin-Free Antifouling Paints

   • Karine Vallee-Rehel
   • Valérie Langlois
   • Philippe Guerin

   OriginalPaper Pages: 175 - 186

2. Molecular Weight Changes and Polymeric Matrix Changes Correlated with the Formation of Degradation Products in Biodegraded Polyethylene

   • Ann-Christine Albertsson
   • Bengt Erlandsson
   • Sigbritt Karlsson

   OriginalPaper Pages: 187 - 195

3. Evaluation of the Biodegradation of Starch and Cellulose Under Controlled Composting Conditions

   • Francesco Degli-Innocenti
   • Maurizio Tosin
   • Catia Bastioli

   OriginalPaper Pages: 197 - 202

4. A New Respirometric Test Simulating Soil Burial Conditions for the Evaluation of Polymer Biodegradation

   • Roberto Solaro
   • Andrea Corti
   • Emo Chiellini

   OriginalPaper Pages: 203 - 208

5. Influence of Processing Additives on the Degradation of Melt-Pressed Films of Poly(ε-Caprolactone) and Poly(Lactic Acid)

   • Rasmus Renstad
   • Sigbritt Karlsson
   • Ann-Christine Albertsson

   OriginalPaper Pages: 209 - 221

6. Morphological Study on Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(tetramethylene succinate) Single Crystals and Spherulites

   • E. S. Yoo
   • S. S. Im

   OriginalPaper Pages: 223 - 231