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

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The polymers that can be broken into small'segments by enzyme catalysed reactjons. The required enzymes can be produced by microorganism. ie: The. polymers which,undergo environmental degradation processes are called biodegradable polymers. Aliphatic polyester Examples 1. Poly 'beta' - hydroxybutyrate '-co-beta-' hydroxy valerate '(PHB V)' 2. Nylon '-2-' Nylon '-6'
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