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Polyglycolic acid (PGA).

Polyglycolic acid (PGA).

  • Polyglycolic acid is obtained from glycolic acid monomer.
    This image shows synthesis of Polyglycolic acid from glycolic acid.
    Polyglycolic acid.
  • Polyglycolic acid is a biodegradable polymer.
  • It is a thermoplastic.
  • Polyglycolic acid is the simplest aliphatic polyester.
  • Polyglycolic acid can degrade within weeks, depending on its molecular weight.
  • Polyglycolic acid has been commercially available as synthetic and absorbable sutures since 1970.
  • Application of PGA in the medical field include drug delivery systems and disposable medical devices.
  • PGA can be used in wastewater treatment.
  • PGA can be used in food packaging.
    The image shows uses of polyglycolic acid in food packaging and sutures.
    Uses of Polyglycolic acid.

Questions on Polyglycolic acid;

Q1) What is Polyglycolic acid?
Ans) Polyglycolic acid is a biodegradable polymer. It is a thermoplastic.
Q2) How is Polyglycolic acid obtained?
Ans) Polyglycolic acid is obtained from glycolic acid monomer.
Q3) Write some properties of Polyglycolic acid?
Ans) Some uses of Polyglycolic acid are given below;
1) Polyglycolic acid is a biodegradable polymer.
2) It is a thermoplastic.
3) Polyglycolic acid is the simplest aliphatic polyester.
4) Polyglycolic acid can degrade within weeks, depending on its molecular weight.
Q4) Write some uses of Polyglycolic acid?
Ans) Some uses of Polyglycolic acid are given below;
1) Polyglycolic acid has been commercially available as synthetic and absorbable sutures since 1970.
2) Application of Polyglycolic acid in the medical field include drug delivery systems and disposable medical devices.
3) Polyglycolic acid can be used in wastewater treatment.
4) Polyglycolic acid can be used in food packaging. Next

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