What is a biodegradable polymer?

Question:

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

Solution:

A polymer that can be decomposed by bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer.

Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate-CO-β- hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

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