1. What effect does bamboo’s global transport have on its ability to replace plastics?
2. What conditions are stated to mainly cause PLA to break into CO2 and water?
3. Biodegradability is best defined as the process in which microorganisms do what?
Biodegradability process — definition?
Microorganisms convert organic matter into water, methane, and energy.
Environmental conditions needed?
High temperature (~50°C), UV light, moisture, oxygen.
Hydrolysis — role?
Breaks bonds in plastics using water.
Photodegradation — mechanism?
UV light damages plastic structure.
Microbial action — process?
Bacteria consume the material.
Biodegradation endpoint?
Mineralisation into CO2, water, methane, ammonia.
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