Fourier Transform infra red spectra of conidien microscopic fungi, capable of accumulating on and degrading polymers, have been studied, and an interpretation is provided. It is possible to define and predict their hydrophoby, which is the crucial factor in microorganism adhesion to solid (e.g. polymer) surfaces, and hence in biodegradation.
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