Question

Polymers are of different types

a) Identify the thermoplastic polymer from the following:

i) Bakelite

ii) Nylon-6,6

iii) Neoprene

iv) PVC

b) What is biodegradable polymers? Write an example.

Answer 1

a) (iv) PVC

b) Biodegradable polymers – Polymers which can be degraded by microorganisms,

eg. Poly β-hydroxybutyrate – co-β-hydroxy- valerate (PHBV), Nylon 2-nylon 6