| Parameters |
Synthetic Plastics |
Biodegradable Plastics |
| Synthesis |
Crude oil |
Microorganism |
| Flash distillation |
Waste carbon sources |
| Column distillation |
Culturing |
| Cracking (use of catalyst) |
Biomass separation |
| Polymerization |
Polymer recovery |
| Heat required for every step |
Heat required for film preparation and drying |
| Degradation |
Ethylene, CO2, CH4 production |
Biological compounds are produced |
| Toxic |
Non-toxic |
| Never degrade |
Take days to months |
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