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

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Solution :Biodegradable polymers : Biodegradable polymers are POLYMER which contain functional groups similar to the functional groups present in BIOPOLYMERS but are degradable and does not POSE hazard to atmosphere.E.g., (PHBV).
POLY `beta` - hydroxy butyrate : Which is obtained by the copolymerization of 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.


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