Abstract:FUNGAL BIODEGRADATION OF RIGID POLYURETHANE. Polyurethane (PU) is one of the most widely used polymer materials. This generates a serious environmental problem because of its poor biodegradability since most of the native microorganisms cannot use it as a source of nutrients. Several techniques involving mechanical and chemical processes have been used for its recovery and reuse; however, the problem of contamination has not been solved, and recently research has focused on developing strategies that use diffe… Show more
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