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Patent Pending Biodegradable polymers are a specific type of polymer that breaks down after its intended purpose to result in natural byproducts such as gases (CO2, N2), water, biomass, and inorganic salts.[1][2] These polymers are found both naturally and synthetically made, and largely consist of ester, amide, and ether functional groups.