Chemistry A-Level
incineration and energy recovery
What incineration and energy recovery means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Destroys the polymer, cuts the volume sharply and the heat released can generate electricity, but carbon dioxide is produced.
Topics that use incineration and energy recovery
- Biodegradability and disposal of polymers (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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