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Polymers
What are biodegradable polymers?
A polymer that can be decomposed by bacteria is called a biodegradable polymer. Biodegradable polymers are a specific type of polymer that breaks down after its intended purpose to result in natural byproducts such as gases (CO2, N2), water, biomass, and inorganic salts.
For example poly-hydroxybutyrate -CO- b- hydroxyl valerate (PHBV) is biodegradable aliphatic polyester.
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Arrange the following polymers in increasing order of their intermolecular forces.
Nylon-6, Neoprene, Polyvinyl chloride.
Explain the terms polymer and monomer.
How do you explain the functionality of a monomer?
Define the term polymerization.
Is (NH—CHR—CO)n, a homopolymer or copolymer?
What is condensation polymer?
Give one example each of (i) Addition polymer (ii) Condensation polymer.
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