CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an alternative to PET plastic, PEF’s full form according to researchers
A
polyethyne furandicarboxylate
B
polyethylene furandicarboxylate
C
polyethyne furandicarboxylin
D
polyethylene furandicarboxlate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is PEF-Polyethylene Furanoate? Polyethylene Furanoate or PEF is a 100% recyclable, bio-based polymer produced using renewable raw materials (sugars) derived from plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Polyethylene Furanoate or PEF is a 100% recyclable, bio-based polymer produced using renewable raw materials. It is referred to as the next generation polyester which exhibits great potential to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

Detailed explanation-3: -Bagasse: Compostable, eco-friendly bagasse can replace plastic needing as disposable plates, cups or takeout boxes. Bagasse is made from the pulp that is leftover when the juice is extracted from sugarcane or beets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Environmentally, bio-based PET (30 per cent bio-based content) and PLA were both found to be better than petroleum PET, though neither were as beneficial as recycled PET. They do, however, have widespread commercial production and availability.

There is 1 question to complete.