With their advantageous biodegradability potential, the aliphatic polyesters have been actively studied as an alternative polymer of some of the common synthetic polymers, which causes environmental pollution problems because of stable structures. The aliphatic polyesters are believed to be able to degrade rather easily into less harmful structures under natural environmental conditions. However, the mechanical properties and thermal stability of these biodegradable aliphatic polyesters are not satisfactory for many industrial applications and they still have a small market that is only beginning to enter its growth stages. Market of biodegradable polymers has significant potential and if they were to capture a small portion of the global plastics market, it would comprise a significant industry.
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