- Better for the environment - Mean's we don't need to fill landfills - Creates less CO2

Biodegradable polymers Flashcards by robin howard

What are biodegradable polymers?

Plastics that will either decompose or degrade over time due to bacteria.

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Examples of Biodegradable polymers

Aliphatic polyesters
Polyanhydrides
Polyvinyl alcohol
Polyethylene terephthalate
Cellulose esters like cellulose acetate and nitrocellulose and their derivatives 
Most of the starch derivatives

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Why are they used?

Better for the environment
Mean’s we don’t need to fill landfills
Creates less CO2

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Biodegradable polymers Flashcards

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