Special Prerequisites to be Considered when Applying Bioassays for Biodegradable Polymers

8 Special Prerequisites to be Considered when Applying Bioassays for Biodegradable Polymers 

Some special situations, which may influence the result of a bioassay, are listed in the test descriptions. To extend that list, more information about possible chemical and physical changes of the degradation matrix due to microbial activity has been collected. It appears to be of most importance to identify probable impacts on the result of a bioassay caused by reasons other than the presence of toxic residues or metabolites. 

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