p1- classification of polymer

Question 1

corn starch

Answer 1

bio-polymer
-made from high-starch veg such as corn, potatoes

uses: packaging products, straws, vending cups, disposable cups and cutlery

Question 2

potatopak

Answer 2

bio-polymer
-made from potato starch

uses: single-use food items, food trays, bin bags

Question 3

biopol

Answer 3

bio-polymer
- made from bacteria drown in cultures

uses: packaging products, carrier bags, pill coverings

Question 4

polylactic acid (PLA)

Answer 4

bio-polymer (synthetic)
-made from corn kernels or cane sugar

uses: packaging, single-use bottles, plant pots, 3d printing

Question 5

PHA

Answer 5

bio-polymer
-made from bacteria grown in cultures
-fully compostable

uses: packaging, medical uses, screws

Question 6

lactide

Answer 6

bio-polymer (synthetic)
-fully compostable, water soluble
PLA and cellulose based

uses: biomedical applications, slow-release medication, washing machine sachets

Question 7

Glycolide

Answer 7

bio-polymer (synthetic)
- fully compostable
-PLA and cellulose based

uses: food films, bags, packaging wrap

Question 8

degradation

Answer 8

occurs when:
-light, UV light, oxygen, water

occurs because of the action of micro-organisms