“sustainable” polymers Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two types of biopolymers
A
natural and synthetic
2
Q
what is a biodegrable polymer
A
an oil based polymer with an additive to help it break down quicker
3
Q
what are natural bioploymers
A
polymers made from natural reasources such as wood, sugar or starch
4
Q
what are synthetic biopolymers
A
polymers made from man made resources that have been altered by scientists and engineers
