Table 1 Molecular weights and molecular weight distribution of the naturally weathered and microbially treated PS pieces.
From: Biodegradation of weathered polystyrene films in seawater microcosms
Month | Treatment | M n | M w | M w/M n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Weathered PS | 115,800 ± 13900 | 165,600 ± 7700 | 1.43 |
1 | BIOG | 115,600 ± 6400 | 164,500 ± 5100 | 1.42 |
1 | INDG | 103,800 ± 5300 | 154,300 ± 2000 | 1.49 |
2 | BIOG | 80,400 ± 11000 | 161,900 ± 81000 | 2.02 |
2 | INDG | 83,500 ± 6600 | 163,600 ± 200 | 1.97 |
4 | BIOG | 83,200 ± 12006 | 163,200 ± 12500 | 1.97 |
4 | INDG | 86,000 ± 10400 | 173,000 ± 13400 | 2.02 |
6 | BIOG | 78,500 ± 5100 | 157,900 ± 1900 | 2.01 |
6 | INDG | 80,400 ± 4900 | 168,400 ± 600 | 2.10 |
