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Polymers — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryPolymers1 Mark
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What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.
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Answer

The polymers which decompose on their own by bacterial action are called biodegradable polymers. Example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester are Poly-β-hydroxy butyrate-co-β-hydroxy valerate (PHBV). Nylon 2-nylon 6 is another example of biodegradable polymers.

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