Microorganisms attack synthetic polymers in items representing our cultural heritage

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2008 Feb;74(3):564-9. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01768-07. Epub 2007 Dec 7.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Archaea / growth & development
  • Archaea / metabolism
  • Biodegradation, Environmental*
  • Culture*
  • Cyanobacteria / growth & development
  • Cyanobacteria / metabolism
  • Fungi / growth & development
  • Fungi / metabolism
  • Plastics / chemistry
  • Plastics / metabolism*
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / metabolism*
  • Space Suits / microbiology*
  • United States
  • United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Substances

  • Plastics
  • Polymers