Multiple Choice

Which of the following are biodegradable polymers?

APHBV
Correct Answer
BNylon - $$2, 6$$
Correct Answer
CPolyglycolic and polylactic acids
Correct Answer
DPerlon-U

Solution

Biodegradable polymers are a specific type of polymer that breaks down after its intended purpose to result in natural by products such as gases like $$CO_2$$ and $$ N_2$$ water, biomass and inorganic salts.

Examples are Polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB), Poly-hydroxybutyrate-co-b-hydroxy valerate (PHBV), Polyglycolic acid (PGA), Polylactic acid (PLA), Poly - caprolactone (PCL) etc.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

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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

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Which of the following is a biodegradable polymer?

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Which one of the following sets forms the biodegradable polymer?

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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.

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

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