Chemical Industry Updates

Bio-based biodegradable plastics are a type of plastic that is made from renewable resources such as plants or animal by-products, and which can break down into natural substances like water, carbon dioxide, and biomass under certain environmental conditions. These plastics are considered an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics, which are derived from non-renewable fossil fuels and can take hundreds of years to decompose in the environment. Bio-based biodegradable plastics can be produced from a variety of natural materials, including corn starch, sugarcane, cellulose, and vegetable oil. These materials are broken down into their basic building blocks through a process called hydrolysis or fermentation, and then polymerized to create a plastic material that has similar properties to traditional plastics. However, unlike traditional plastics, bio-based biodegradable plastics can be broken down by microorganisms in the environment, leading to less plastic wast...