Using biodegradable polymer experiments to examine structure-function relationships

Keith A. Schimmel; Jianzhong Lou; Dana M. Warren; Ghasem Shahbazi

Using biodegradable polymer experiments to examine structure-function relationships

Keith A. Schimmel
, Jianzhong Lou
, Dana M. Warren
, Ghasem Shahbazi

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Abstract

A biodegradable polymer laboratory unit was developed to examine structure-functions relationships. The laboratory unit was designed to provide an enquiry-based educational experience to students by exposing a variety of polymer samples to simulated biomass environments. Two biodegradable polymers polyvinyl alcohols (PVOH), and polylactic acid (PLA) were studied, biodegradation experiments were performed in two environments such as slurry and compost. The result suggested that increasing the concentration of PVOH will provide more carbon for microbial growth consequently increasing the rate of reaction and biological activity of the microorganisms.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	15177-15182
Number of pages	6
Journal	ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings
State	Published - Jan 1 2005
Event	2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: The Changing Landscape of Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World - Portland, OR, United States Duration: Jun 12 2005 → Jun 15 2005

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