- Product Introduction
Degradable materials are substances capable of breaking down over time under both thermodynamic and kinetic conditions. Classified by external degradation factors, they include: photo-degradable materials, biodegradable materials, and hydro-degradable plastics. Key influencing factors encompass temperature, molecular weight, and material structure.
Photo-degradable materials: Degrade due to solar radiation;
Biodegradable materials: Degrade through respiration or chemosynthesis by natural microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria, ultimately decomposing into carbon dioxide and water;
Environmentally degradable materials: Degrade under natural environmental conditions including light, heat, moisture, pollutants, microorganisms, insects, and mechanical stress.
