Which among the following is biodegradable polymer?

Which among the following is biodegradable polymer?
  1. PHBV
  2. Buna - $\mathrm{N}$
  3. PTFE
  4. PVC

Solution

Poly($3-$hydroxybutyrate-co$-3-$hydroxyvalerate) $(PHBV)$ is a biodegradable polymer used for a wide range of applications, especially in biomedical and food industry, for which bioactive compound encapsulation is noteworthy.

Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (20 Oct Shift 2)

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