Biodegradation

Mandarin:
生物降解 (shēng wù jiàng jiě)
Explanation in English Language (EN):
Biodegradation is the process by which microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, break down organic materials into simpler substances. In the context of polymers, biodegradable polymers can be decomposed by these microorganisms under specific conditions. This property is important for environmental sustainability, as it allows for the disposal of polymers without causing long-term pollution. Biodegradable polymers are used in applications like packaging, agriculture, and medicine.
Explanation in Mandarin (ZH):
生物降解是微生物(例如细菌和真菌)将有机材料分解成更简单物质的过程。在聚合物的背景下,可生物降解的聚合物可以在特定条件下被这些微生物分解。此特性对环境可持续性很重要,因为它允许在不造成长期污染的情况下处理聚合物。可生物降解的聚合物用于包装、农业和医药等领域。
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