dt a level mock bio polymers

how are polymers produced

most polymers are produced from finite non renewable resources like crude oil, but these dont brake down easily (an environmental problem)

how can polymers be made from other martials that are renewable

polymers can be made form different natural and renewable resources,

what are types of resources that polymers can be made from that are renewable

wood, sugar, starch vegetable oil

what are the two types of bio degradable

natural and synthetic

what is a natural bio degradable

made form natural materials such as cellulose starch

synthetic biodegradable

made from renewable resources but chemically engineered to brake down more quickly

why do degradable polymers disintegrate

when chemicals, light or heat is applied basically a change in properties.

what happens during biodegradable decomposer

micro organisms convert the material into water, carbon, or carbon dioxide, biomass or methane

whats a negative of biodegrading

methane can be produce, which is bad for the climate

Aerobic biodegradation

happens with oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water

Anaerobic biodegradation

happens without oxygen and can produce methane.