Subjective Type

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

Solution

A biodegradable polymer can be decomposed by bacteria. Non-biodegradable polymer cannot be decomposed by bacteria.
PHBV (Poly- $$\beta$$-hydroxybutyrate-CO-$$\beta$$-hydroxyvalerate) is an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Polymers

a. $$Caprolactum\: \xrightarrow {hydrolysis} A$$ b. $$A + Glycine \rightarrow B (Polymer) $$ Here, $$B$$ is : I. Condensation Polymer II. Addition Polymer III. Polyamide Polymer IV. Polyester Polymer V. Biodegradable Polymer

Polymers

Which of the following are biodegradable polymers?

Polymers

Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

Polymers

Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?

Polymers

Categorise the materials of the following products into 'can be recycled' and 'cannot be recycled': Telephone instruments, plastic toys, cooker handles, carry bags, ball point pens, plastic bowls, plastic covering on electrical wires, plastic chairs, electrical switches.

Contact Details