Synthetic (bio)degradable polymers – when does recycling fail?
Beatriz Agostinho, Armando J. D. Silvestre, João A. P. Coutinho, Andreia F. Sousa
Abstract
Mapping of the thermal, mechanical and (bio)degradation properties of fossil and bio-based polymers. When recycling fails, criteria and scenarios where (bio)degradable polymers are beneficial, for a sustainable development, were critically discussed.
Topics & Concepts
PolymerDegradation (telecommunications)Biochemical engineeringMaterials scienceChemistryOrganic chemistryComputer scienceEngineeringTelecommunicationsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionChemistry and Chemical Engineering