Chemical additives to make polymeric materials biodegradable
The present invention is a new additive material that is physically blended with polymeric material to create at least a partially biodegradable product.
1. A method of creating a layered polymeric plastic or composite comprising:
providing one or more layers of a polymer that is not biodegradable; and layering the polymer with a composition comprising a chemo attractant compound, a glutaric acid, and a carboxylic acid compound on, between or around the polymer layers to create a new biodegradable product wherein the polymer is at least partially biodegradable.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer comprises an enzyme produced by microorganisms suitable for degrading the polymer.
3. The method of claim 2 wherein the enzymes are applied to at least one layer using vapor deposition.
4. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer has perforations.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer is biaxially oriented.
6. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer is shaped like honeycomb hexagon shapes.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer is rigid against mechanical stress.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer comprises a fragrance.
9. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer comprises a smell attractant for microorganisms.
10. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer comprises an initiator that modifies the polymer.
11. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer of said composite comprises a paper composition.
12. The method of claim 1 wherein at least one layer of said composite comprises a metallic composition.