What is a biodegradable polymer? Give an example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester.
(N/A) polymer that can be decomposed by microorganisms (bacteria) is called a biodegradable polymer.
An example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester is Poly$-\beta-$hydroxybutyrate$-co-\beta-$hydroxyvalerate $(PHBV)$.
An example of a biodegradable aliphatic polyester is Poly$-\beta-$hydroxybutyrate$-co-\beta-$hydroxyvalerate $(PHBV)$.
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