question_answer 26)

What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of abiodegradable aliphatic polyester. 

Answer:

Biodegradable polymer A polymer that is decomposed overa long period of time either by itself or by the action of microorganismsis called biodegradable polymer. Use of such polymer and their dispoaldoes not create environmental problems. Example Poly -hydroxy butyrate-co-phydroxyvalerate (PHBV)