AS Chemistry - Polymers

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Define biodegradable polymers
Break down naturally in the environment (using living organisms) into carbon dioxide and water
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Which process makes polymers?
Addition polymerisation
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What are always the monomers of polymers?
Alkenes
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What are the advantages of polymers?
Make many useful household items, fairly unreactive, durable, do not break down naturally
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What are the disadvantages of polymers?
Non biodegradable, releases toxic gases when burned
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Outline separating and recycling
Use polymer identification codes to separate then recycle accordingly
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outline using polymers as a fuel source
Burn (combust) the polymers under controlled conditions to produce heat energy. Toxic waste products (e.g. HCl) are removed using gas scrubbers for halogenated polymers.
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Outline Feedstock recycling
Convert polymers into synthesis gas (hydrogen and carbon monoxide) and use as feedstock for conversion into useful products.
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Outline developing biodegradable polymers.
Derived from renewable raw materials such as starch, maize and cellulose.
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