Chemical Science & Engineering Research
Title
Biodegradable Polymers and their Classification: A Brief Review
Authors
Pushpalal Upadhyaya, Madhabi Bhattacharjee and Dhruba J. Haloi*
Bodoland University, Kokrajhar-783370, Assam, India.
*Corresponding author E-mail address: dhruba2k3@gmail.com (Dhruba J. Haloi)
Article History
Publication details: Received: 07th February 2022; Revised: 28th February 2022; Accepted: 28th February 2022; Published: 15th March 2022
Cite this article
Upadhyaya P.; Bhattacharjee M.; Haloi D.J. Biodegradable Polymers and their Classification: A Brief Review. Chem. Sci. Eng. Res., 2022, 4(9), 19-28.
Abstract
Since the declining reservoir of fossil fuels and the ever-increasing concern for the environment, there has been a surge of interest in bio-based and biodegradable goods over the last few decades. Agro-polymers (such as starch, chitin, protein, and so on) and biodegradable polyesters [polyhydroxyalkanoates, poly (lactic acid), and so on] are the two major types of biodegradable polymers. The above, also known as bio-polyesters, can be synthesized from fossil fuels, but the majority of output comes from renewable resources. This review will discuss the synthesis, structure, properties, and applications of this particular class of polymers.
Keywords
biodegradable polymers; biodegradable; sustainable; polylactides
