Comparison of Polyethylene/Natural Additives and Polyethylene/Synthetic Additives Ability to Biodegradation

摘要

Compositons polyethylene / synthetic additives and polyethylene / nature additives has been studied. Mechanical characteristics of the mixes in comparison with polyethylene were investigated. The water absorption and thermooxidation (90 and 130°C) have shown the influence of the additive nature on the biodegradation. The natural additives help to degradation by microbes or enzymes, and the synthetic additives help to oxidize the carbon backbone of the polyolefin.