Progress in the Synthesis and Application of Biodegradable Polymers

With the development of science and technology, biodegradable materials have gradually emerged in people's vision. Biodegradable materials are generally high polymer materials, many of which can be artificially synthesized, and some raw materials are simple and easy to obtain, and the production process is not complicated. This material has many advantages that traditional materials cannot match, and it can be said that the current development prospects of this material are very promising. Its degradability meets the requirements of green chemistry and environmental protection, and the harm to the human body will no longer be as severe as traditional materials. This article introduces several common biodegradable materials such as PLA, PBAT, and some highly recognized synthesis methods, as well as their degradation mechanisms. It also elaborates on their applications in various fields, including biomedical, packaging, and agricultural fields, to illustrate the advantages of biodegradable materials over ordinary traditional materials and their future trends in widespread application in various fields.