Polymer degradation
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Polymer degradation is the lowering of a polymer, such as strength, caused by changes in its chemical composition. Polymers and particularly plastics are subject to degradation at all stages of their
Chlorine attack on an acetal resin plumbing joint
Mechanism of galvanic degradation of high temperature polyimide thermoset polymer
Ozone cracking in natural rubber tubing
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Biodegradation
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Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. In contrast to biodegradation, phytodegradation, which has few applications, relies on green plants to
Polymer degradation
…cycle, including during their initial processing, use, disposal into the environment and recycling. The rate of this degradation varies significantly; biodegradation can take decades, whereas some industrial processes can completely decompose a polymer in hours. Technologies have been developed to both inhibit or…
Yellow slime mold growing on a bin of wet paper
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This figure represents the different paths of disposal for organic waste.