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Is Polyester Biodegradable?
Biomedical Applications of Biodegradable Polymers
Advantages of Biodegradable Polymers
Biodegradable Polymers are those polymers which degrades after their use and breakdown into some natural products such as water, biomass, inorganic salts etc. They can be natural as well as synthetic polymer.
Non-Biodegradable Polymers do not breakdown after their use. They persist in the environment and brings harm to it. For Example: Polythene.
Fig.1. Biodegradable polymers and their sources
Some examples of biodegradable polymers are as follows:
No, Polyester is not biodegradable.
These polymers are used for manufacturing of implants such as rods, pins etc.
Orthopedic devices are made up of biodegradable polymers.
Oxygen transport membrane is made from biodegradable polymers.
Surgical sutures are made from biodegradable polymers.
Environment friendly
Biocompatible
They are renewable
Non-toxic
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