Modern Materials Flashcards
1
Q
What is polymorph?
A
Thermoplastic that can be shaped and reshaped when heated by hot water.
2
Q
What is PLA?
A
Environmentally Friendly Polyactide.
Although plastics usually take many years to decay, PLA takes only 5 years to decompose. Containers such as drinking bottles and food containers are manufactured from PLA. Considered a “bioplastic” as it is environmentally friendly.
3
Q
What is BIOPOL?
A
An environmentally friendly biodegradable plastic. It is made from the fermentation of plant sugars and glucose.
4
Q
What is FLEXI PLY?
A
Composed of layers of thin plies.
It can be curved into various different shaped very easily such as furniture.
