Thermal Response and Degressive Reaction Study of <i>Oxo-Biodegradable</i> Plastic Products Exposed to Various Degradation Media

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Figure 6: Thermal Response and Degressive Reaction Study of <i>Oxo-Biodegradable</i> Plastic Products Exposed to Various Degradation Media 

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Thermal Response and Degressive Reaction Study of Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Products Exposed to Various Degradation Media

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