Theoretical degree of biodegradation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011922",
  "term": "Theoretical degree of biodegradation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The maximum extent to which a polymer can be biodegraded, calculated based on its elemental composition and assuming complete mineralization to carbon dioxide, water, and other inorganic compounds. This value represents the stoichiometric limit of biodegradation for a given material. It is expressed as a percentage of the initial mass of the polymer.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "degree of biodegradation"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 396 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/theoretical-degree-of-biodegradation/"
}