Environmentally degradable polymer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003994",
  "term": "Environmentally degradable polymer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A polymer that undergoes degradation due to natural environmental conditions, such as exposure to sunlight, water, or microorganisms. This process leads to a loss of physical and chemical properties over time. The degradation rate depends on the polymer's chemical structure and the specific environmental factors present.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 404 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/environmentally-degradable-polymer/"
}