Waste polymers and alternatives Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 alternatives for waste polymers?
A
-Combustion
-Use of organic feedstock
-Removal of toxic waste products
2
Q
What methods used to minimise environmental damage?
A
Development of biodegradable polymers or photodegradable polymers
3
Q
Why are polymers photodegradable?
A
The C=O bond absorbs radiation
