生物降解高分子材料的研究现状及应用前景

目前,处理高分子材料的一些传统方法,如焚烧法、掩埋法、熔融共混挤出法、回收利用等都存在一定的缺陷和局限性,给环境保护带来严重的困难。因此,开发环境可接受的降解性高分子材料是解决环境污染的重要途径。生物降解高分子是指通过自然界或添加的微生物的化学作用,将高分子物质分解成小分子化合物,再进入自然的循环过程。论述了生物降解高分子材料的研究现状,并对生物降解高分子材料的降解机理、影响因素及其在医学、农业、包装业和其他领域的潜在应用前景进行了探讨。

Research Status and Prospect of Biodegradable Polymers

The biodegradable polymers are available for environment protection. The valid application of biodegradable polymers dominated again in various fields. The research status of biodegradable polymers is summarized. The degradation mechanism and affecting factors for degradation of biodegradable polymers are discussed. The potential application of biodegradable polymers in the fields of biomedical implantation and drug release, packaging and agriculture are also researched primarily.