Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Polymers
|
| gptkbp:application |
Medical devices
Trash bags Drug delivery systems Disposable cutlery Food service items Agricultural_films |
| gptkbp:benefits |
Compostable
Higher cost than traditional plastics Less environmental impact Limited mechanical properties Requires specific conditions for degradation |
| gptkbp:built |
Sugarcane
Renewable resources Corn starch Petroleum-based resources Potato starch Wheat starch |
| gptkbp:businessModel |
Increasing demand
|
| gptkbp:composedOf |
Synthetic materials
Natural materials |
| gptkbp:decommissioningDate |
Varies from months to years
|
| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
Reduces plastic pollution
|
| gptkbp:examples |
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates)
Starch-based polymers Cellulose-based polymers PLA_(Polylactic_Acid) |
| gptkbp:futurePlans |
Increased innovation
Sustainable development goals Circular economy initiatives Policy support Greater consumer awareness |
| gptkbp:hasSpecialty |
Decomposes naturally
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Biodegradable Polymers
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
Hydrolysis
Composting Microbial action Enzymatic action Landfill conditions |
| gptkbp:regulates |
Environmental agencies
|
| gptkbp:researchFocus |
Developing new formulations
Enhancing mechanical properties Improving degradation rates |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
Agriculture
Packaging Biomedical applications |