p1- biodegradable polymers Flashcards
1
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natural bio-polymers
A
made from natural materials such as cellulose starch and polysaccharides
2
Q
synthetic bio-polymers
A
made from renewable resources but chemically engineered to break down more quickly
3
Q
biodegradable polymer
A
can be made from finite resources such as crude oil and contains additives that cause it to degrade more quickly than traditional polymers