Biodegradable Polymers and their Applications: A Review

Polymers have an endless scope due to their flexibility, amendment, and modification with the organic and inorganic compounds. There is an intense competition between natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers concerning biodegradability and compatibility with modern technology. Biodegradable polymers play a significant role in sustaining humanity on the earth due to non-environmental hazards. These polymers play a crucial role in biomedicine technology, such as tissue engineering, preparation of different scaffolds, drug delivery systems, industrial sector, agriculture, and food packaging. Here, we probed on various applications, challenges, and the limitations of biodegradable polymers in life.

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Polymers have a wide range of applications due to their flexibility, amendability, and modification with organic and inorganic compounds. There is a fierce competition between natural and synthetic biodegradable polymers, focusing on their biodegradability and compatibility with modern technology. Biodegradable polymers play a significant role in biomedical technology, the industrial sector, agriculture, and food packaging.