METHOD OF DEGRADING POLYMER

摘要

Disclosed herein is a method for degrading a polymer by bringing same into contact with a solid phase composed of a carrier, a microorganism and an aqueous solution. The aqueous solution contains nutrients required for the growth of the microorganism and water. The carrier has a maximum water retention of at least 40 wt.% but at most 4,000 wt.%, the aqueous solution is retained in the carrier in an amount of at least 10% but at most 100% of the maximum water retention of the carrier, and the solid phase has a percentage of interstices of 25% or greater but smaller than 100%.