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A Rapid Test for Biodegradability of PVC Film by Pseudomonads
Author(s) -
Sharpe A. N.,
Woodrow M. N.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
journal of applied bacteriology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.889
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1365-2672
pISSN - 0021-8847
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1971.tb02308.x
Subject(s) - biodegradation , pseudomonas fluorescens , ammonia , strain (injury) , chemistry , pulp and paper industry , materials science , bacteria , organic chemistry , biology , genetics , anatomy , engineering
Summary. Biodegradability of plasticized PVC film by a Pseudomouas fluorescens strain was assessed quickly by determination of ammonia produced during endogenous respiration of the organism. Values for ammonia production from 52 PVC samples after 48 h showed an excellent inverse correlation with weight loss of the film as determined after 14 days, and can form the basis of a rapid method for assessing biodegradability.