Biodegradable plastics

BiodegradableBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. plasticsMaterials with large molecular chains of natural or fossil raw materials, produced by chemical or biochemical reactions. More are plasticsMaterials with large molecular chains of natural or fossil raw materials, produced by chemical or biochemical reactions. More that are completely assimilated by the microorganisms present a defined environment as food for their energy. The carbon of the plastic must completely be converted into CO₂ during the microbial process. The process of biodegradationBiodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. depends Bion the environmental conditions, which influence it (e.g. location, temperature, humidity) and on the material or application itself. Consequently, the process and its outcome can vary considerably. Biodegradability is linked to the structure of the polymerA polymer is a substance or material consisting of very large molecules, or macromolecules, composed of many repeating subunits. chain; it does not depend on the origin of the raw materials. There is currently no single, overarching standard to back up claims about biodegradability. One standard for example is ISOInternational Organization for Standardization More or in Europe: EN 14995 Plastics- Evaluation of compostability – Test scheme and specifications [bM 02/06, bM 01/07]