Article
Bacterial degradation of natural and synthetic rubber.
Biomacromolecules - 1 Jan 2001
Bode H B, Kerkhoff K, Jendrossek D
Abstract excerpt
The degradation of natural rubber (NR), synthetic poly(cis-1,4-isoprene) (SR), and cross-linked NR (latex gloves) by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria was analyzed by weight loss, gel permeation chromatography, and determination of the protein content. Weight losses of 11-18% and an increase in protein up to 850 microg/mL after incubation of Nocardia sp. DSMZ43191, Streptomyces coelicolor, Streptomyces...
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