Biodegradation of Poly(vinyl alcohol) and its Copolymers

Abstract Introduction Historical Outline Chemical Structures Functions Physical Properties Properties of PVA film Properties of Aqueous PVA Solution Chemical Properties of PVA Physiology and Biochemistry Biodegradation Microbial Degradation of PVA and Related Enzymes PVA Biodegradation Mechanism and Related Enzymes Polymer Structure and Biodegradation Biodegradation of PVA‐based Polymer Design of Biodegradable Polymer using Vinyl Alcohol Block Production Outlook and Perspectives Patents Acknowledgments