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    Biodegradable Polymers: By:Tushardhiman 1 0 1 9 0 8 1 13 C6

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    This document defines and discusses biodegradable polymers. It covers their definition as polymers that break down via bacterial decomposition into natural byproducts like water and salts. Biodegradable polymers can be natural like polysaccharides or synthetic like polyactic acid and polyglycolic acid. They have many uses in medicine for tissue engineering and packaging to reduce waste, with common polymers for packaging being polylactic acid.

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    This document defines and discusses biodegradable polymers. It covers their definition as polymers that break down via bacterial decomposition into natural byproducts like water and salts. Biodegradable polymers can be natural like polysaccharides or synthetic like polyactic acid and polyglycolic acid. They have many uses in medicine for tissue engineering and packaging to reduce waste, with common polymers for packaging being polylactic acid.

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    This document defines and discusses biodegradable polymers. It covers their definition as polymers that break down via bacterial decomposition into natural byproducts like water and salts. Biodegradable polymers can be natural like polysaccharides or synthetic like polyactic acid and polyglycolic acid. They have many uses in medicine for tissue engineering and packaging to reduce waste, with common polymers for packaging being polylactic acid.

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    BIODEGRADABLE

    POLYMERS
    B Y:T US HA R D HIM AN
    1 0 1 9 0 81 13
    C6
    TOPICS COVERED
    • Definition and Categories
    • Structures
    • Uses and Applications
    • Take Home Message
    DEFINITION AND CATEGORIES
    • Biodegradable polymers are a special class of polymer that breaks down after
    its intended purpose by bacterial decomposition process to result in natural
    byproducts such as gases (CO2, N2), water, biomass, and inorganic salts.
    • Biodegradable polymers are found both naturally as well as synthetically made
    • Natural biodegradable polymers are called biopolymers. Polysaccharides, as
    starch and cellulose, represent the most characteristic family of these natural
    polymers.
    • Synthetic polymers are human-made polymers. They are commonly found in
    a variety of consumer products. Various main chains and side chains are used
    to make different synthetic organic polymers.
    STRUCTURES
    • Polyactic Acid(PLA)

    • Polyglycolic Acid(PGA)

    • Proteins
    USES AND APPLICATIONS
    • Biodegradable polymers have an innumerable uses in the biomedical field,
    particularly in the fields of tissue engineering and  nanomedicine.
    • Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin,
    and blood. We also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and
    other body chemicals.
    • In addition to medicine, biodegradable polymers are often used to reduce
    the volume of waste in packaging materials.
    • One of the most commonly used polymers for packaging purposes
    is polylactic acid, PLA. PLA is used for a variety of films, wrappings, and
    containers (including bottles and cups).
    TAKE HOME MESSAGE
    • Biodegradable polymers are broken down by bacterial decomposition
    process to result in natural byproducts such as  water, biomass, and
    inorganic salts.
    • They are divided into two categories: Natural and Synthetic
    • Example: PGA and Proteins
    • Used in packaging materials and biomedical field.
    • Also used in fields of tissue engineering.
    THANK YOU!

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