Track: Environmental Engineering

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the effect of varying surrounding conditions on the degradation of biobased polymers, specifically Nylon-1010. As Nylon-1010 is not biodegradable by itself, starch will be used as a filler or backbone to allow its degradation. The study will build upon existing literature in the field of biopolymer degradation. Previous research has primarily focused on investigating individual factors' influence on degradation, such as temperature or pH. Several studies have also examined the degradation behaviour of specific biopolymers, such as polylactic acid (PLA) or polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). However, there is a lack of comprehensive research exploring the combined effects of multiple surrounding conditions on the degradation of Nylon-1010. This study aims to bridge this gap by providing a broader understanding of the degradation process of a novel biopolymer and its dependence on surrounding conditions. This study seeks to fill this knowledge gap by examining the degradation rates of a starch/Nylon-1010 blend under various environmental factors. The study will be divided into the Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion.