PHAsPolyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or the polyhydroxy fatty acids, are a family of biodegradable polyesters. As in many mammals, including humans, that hold … More have the highest potential among all bioplasticsBioplastics (as defined by European Bioplastics e.V.) is a term used to define two different kinds of plastics: • Plastics based on renewable resour… More due to their easy and well shown biodegradability. The biodegradability of PHAsPolyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) or the polyhydroxy fatty acids, are a family of biodegradable polyesters. As in many mammals, including humans, that hold … More has been studied for decades. But what does it mean “biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.”? We might imagine a plastic bag slowly disappearing in the ocean, but it is not the whole story. Let’s get more proper picture about the biodegradability.
The principle of biodegradationBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. is based on the activity of living organisms in the degradation process. The microorganisms are the actors of biodegradability in the most cases. Here we focus on the biodegradability of polymers.
If something is biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi., it does not mean it can be littered into the environment without regrets. No waste should get into free ecosystems.
The word “biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi.” should never stand alone. It is meaningless, if not specified WHERE the material is biodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi..
The biodegradability is influenced by the conditions of the environment and the properties of the polymerA polymer is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits..
Fresh and waste water
Soil
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Industrial compostingIndustrial composting is an established process with commonly agreed upon requirements (e.g. temperature, timeframe) for transforming biodegradable wa… More
Home composting
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PolymerA polymer is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits. processing
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Scheme 1: The biodegradability is influenced by the conditions of the environment and the properties of the polymerA polymer is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits.. 1-6
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