Plastproduksjon
Plastproduksjon, or plastic production, refers to the industrial process of manufacturing plastic materials from raw materials such as petroleum, natural gas, or renewable resources. Plastics are synthetic or semi-synthetic organic polymers, which are typically composed of large molecules made up of repeating units. The production process involves several stages, including the extraction of raw materials, the synthesis of monomers, polymerization, and the formation of plastic products.
The primary raw materials for plastic production are hydrocarbons, which are derived from fossil fuels like
Polymerization is the process by which monomers are chemically bonded together to form long chains, creating
Once the polymer is formed, it is processed into various shapes and sizes to create plastic products.
However, the production and disposal of plastics have significant environmental impacts, including pollution, resource depletion, and