Question

What is PHBV? How is it useful to man?

Answer 1

PHBV is a copolymer. It is polyhydroxy butyrate -CO- $\beta$-hydroxy valerate. The monomers used are 3-hydroxy butanoic acid and 3- hydroxy pentanoic acid. It has an ester linkage. It is useful to mankind because it is biodegradable polymer and thus prevents environmental pollution.