A NOVEL BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER : SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS

It is increasingly being realized that the use of long lasting polymers for short-term application is not entirely justifiable especially when increased concern exists about the preservation of living systems. Improperly disposed polymer and plastic materials are a significant source of environmental pollution, potentially harming wildlife. The elimination of waste and used polymers is of interest in surgery, hygiene catering, packaging, agriculture, fishing, environmental protection, technical and other applications. At present, reaching the conditions for replacement of non-biodegradable to biodegradable polymers is, therefore, of great concern both to decision makers and the plastic industry. The concept of an infrastructure for disposal of plastics and polymers has only recently been focused after following successful polymer developments. Biodegradable polymers are one option under consideration, which will compete with recycling, incineration pyrolysis and soil burial. Biodegradable polymers are decomposed by microorganisms in the soil and water, and have been attracting much attention worldwide, because they incorporated into the natural ecosystem and thus causes no environmental problems [1].