Polymer Things I Cant Remember Flashcards
1
Q
How are polymers made
A
Via fractional distillation of crude oil producing hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons then undergo cracking
2
Q
What are synthetic polymers
A
They are made from crude oil and take hundreds of years to degrade
3
Q
What are natural bio polymers
A
Made from natural materials such as cellulose and starch
4
Q
What are synthetic biopolymers
A
Made from renewable resources but chemically engineered to break down more quickly