Innovations in Polymer Manufacture (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

Products derived from biomass (living plant matter)

Approximately 90 days under normal composting conditions

Water-soluble plastic due to hydroxyl groups

Enzyme breaking PET polymer bonds into monomers

Uses microorganisms to decompose polymers to monomers

Water-based breakdown of condensation polymers

Monomer produced from biomass, not petroleum

Lactic acid from bacterial action on biomass

88%

Closed loops where materials continuously cycle through use