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» Crop Based Polymers for Nonwovens (PLA v Cellulose)
   Extensive paper comparing and contrasting the property advantages and production costs of polylactic acid and cellulose based polymers for fiber manufacturing. From Nonwoven.Co.Uk.
   http://www.nonwoven.co.uk/reports/CRWINSIGHT%202000.html

» New Developments in Biodegradable Fibres II
   Feature article about the potential for biodegradable thermoplastic fibres made from polylactic acid (PLA) in the production and marketing of biodegradable disposables. From Express Textile. Source: Calvin Woodings Consulting.
   http://www.expresstextile.com/20031016/edit02.shtml

» Processing and Microstructural Characterization of Porous Biocompatible Protein Polymer Thin Films
   Scientific article about the creation of biocompatible thin films and filament fibers for implantable devices from protein polymers, using the electrospinning technology. From Elsevier Science, Ltd. Authors: Christopher J. Buchko and others.
   http://msewww.engin.umich.edu:81/people/milty/research/electrospinning/literature/1999_Martin_Buchko_Processing%20and%20microstructural%20characterization%20of%20porous%20biocompatible%20protein%20polymer%20thin%20films.pdf

» Production and Characterization of Chitosan Fibers and 3-D Fiber Mesh Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications
   Study reporting on the production of chitosan fibers and three-dimensional fiber meshes manufactured by the wet spinning method, for use as tissue engineering scaffolds. Authors: Kadriye Tuzlakoglu and others.
   https://repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt/bitstream/1822/4036/1/0089.pdf

» Studies on Biodegradable Poly (hexano-6-lactone) Fibers. Part 3. Enzymatic Degradation In Vitro
   Scientific study of the extend of degradation occurring in PCL fibers when enzymatically degraded by a hydrolase in vitro. From IUPAC. Authors: T. Hayashi and others.
   http://www.iupac.org/publications/pac/2002/pdf/7405x0869.pdf