Synthetic polymers do not degrade in the environment for a long time. How can biodegradable synthetic polymers be made. Differentiate between biopolymers and biodegradable polymers and give examples of each type.
Synthetic polymers do not degrade in the environment for a long time. How can biodegradable synthetic polymers be made. Differentiate between biopolymers and biodegradable polymers and give examples of each type.
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1.Poly-hydroxybutyrate-co-β-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV)
It's made by copolymerization 3-hydroxybutanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid. PHBV is used in specialty packaging, orthopaedic devices, and controlled drug release. In the environment, PHBV is degraded by bacteria.
Nylon 2-Nylon 6: It is a biodegradable alternating polyamide copolymer of glycine and amino caproic acid.
Biopolymers are natural polymers found in plants and animals such as protein, fat, cellulose, and so on.
Biodegradable polymers are polymers that contain functional groups that are similar to those
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