renewable to polymers

Question 1

Fossil- based plastics-where they derive from? Give examples.

Answer 1

from petroleum, coal or natural gas, like: polyethylene, polypropylene (durable)
polycaprolactone, Polybutylene Adipate. (biodegradable)

Question 2

Bio-based plastics-where they derive from? Give examples.

Answer 2

From biomass, like: bio-polyethylene, bio-polyamides (durable),
polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates (bio degradable)

Question 3

Is it true that durable bio based plastics are not degradable?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

Is it true that Fossil-based biodegradable plastics are less persistent in nature?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

Name 2 bio-degradable biobased plastics

Answer 5

PLA-polylactic acid
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)

Question 6

What does PET stand for?

Answer 6

polyethylene terephthalate

Question 7

Which of these are fossil-based?

polyethylene, polypropylene,
polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, starch blends, polybutylene Adipate

Answer 7

polyethylene, polypropylene, Polybutylene Adipate

Question 8

Why PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is not a bioplastic?

Answer 8

its neither biodegradable (persists in environment) , nor biobased (fuel)

Question 9

Is it true that Not all bio-based plastics are biodegradable
Not all biodegradable plastics are bio-based?

Answer 9

true

Question 10

Where are bioplastics applied?

Answer 10

Packaging, agriculture- fertilizers encapsulated in biodegradable coatings,
kitchenware, shampoos, bottle packaging,
Textile-clothing fibers
Car parts
Components for laptops, phones.

Question 11

Compare PEF and PET

Answer 11

PEF-polyethylenfurfurate VS PET polyethylene terephthalate
* PEF is bio based, while PET is fossil-based,
* Renewable feedstock, non-renewable feedstock
* Both are fully recycable
* PET is persistant in ecosystems, while PEF is not (biodegradable)