Biopolymers"Biopolymer" refers to polymers that occur in nature or are produced by biological action. Cellulose, starch, proteins and polyesters made by bacteria (known as PHAs) are examples of biopolymers.
Biopolymers are much better than petroleum based polymers ( ie plastic bags, polystyrene, polyethelene etc ) because they can be biodegradable and compostable
The distinction can be important when manufacturers or consumers choose an environmentally friendly disposal method for a particular material. International standards define a biodegradable polymer as one that breaks down into smaller fragments due to the action of bacteria and other microorganisms. To be "compostable," a polymer must degrade completely into carbon dioxide, water, minerals and biomass; and it has to do this quickly without hurting the overall compost process.
Bioploymers are another potential "green " product that can be cellulosic based and which can replace the huge amounts of petro-plastics currently in use and which do not have a very eco-friendly foot-print.
I guess what I am saying is the market potential and diversity of Lignols biorefinery processes and patents are quite large and immedately applicable as replacements for slow degradable and environmentally stubborn conventional petro-based polymers..
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