Scott-Gilead systems

The Scott-Gilead systems, the scientific principles of which are dealt with in other parts of this book, satisfy the requirements for degradability and have found wide application in agriculture [20]. 

Years of research have confirmed the essential need for the removal of agricultural films at such a time as fits the requirements of the cultivation. Moreover, the Scott-Gilead system, using additives which are soluble in the polymer but insoluble in water in very small quantities and thus control the life times of the films, is undoubtedly the safest and the most elegant solution. 

Research was undertaken to consolidate this technology by adapting the Scott-Gilead system to polymers that require higher processing temperatures. The iron/nickel ratio the Scott-Gilead system was varied in order to optimize the induction periods of very thin films (7-12 pm). 

Fabbri A (1995) The role of degradable polymers in agricultural systems. In Scott G, Gilead D (eds) Degradable polymers principles and applications. Chapman 8c Hall, London, chap 11... 

Fabbri, A., 1995, The Role of Degradable Polymers in Agricultural Systems. In Degradable Polymers Principles and Applications (G. Scott and D. Gilead, eds.). Chapman Hall, London, pp. 200-215. 

Fabbri A (1995) The role of Degradable Polymers in Agricultural Systems in Scott G and Gilead D, eds.. Degradable Polymers Principles and Application, I edition. Chapman Hall (Kluwer Acad. Pub.), Chapter 11. 

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