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51. Lenz RW, Marchessault RH (2005) Bacterial polyesters: biosynthesis, biodegradable plastics
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behavior of starch-polycaprolactone systems. J Environ Polym Degrad 3(2):81–95
53. Averous L, Moro L, Dole P, Fringant C (2000) Properties of thermoplastic blends: starch–
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hydrophobic coating. Polym Degrad Stab 45(1):139–144
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297(5582):803–807
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uses in cartilage and orthopedic applications. J Biomed Mater Res Part B Appl Biomater
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63. Oviedo IR, Méndez NN, Gómez MG, Rodríguez HC, Martínez AR (2008) Design of a physical
and nontoxic crosslinked poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel. Int J Polym Mater 57(12):1095–1103