a polymer formed in a living organism, as cellulose, protein, chitin, or DNA
2.
such a polymer made synthetically
biopolymer in American English
(ˌbaiouˈpɑləmər)
noun Biotechnology
1.
any polymeric chemical manufactured by a living organism, as proteins and polysaccharides
2.
such a chemical prepared by laboratory synthesis
Word origin
[1960–65; bio- + polymer]This word is first recorded in the period 1960–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Pap test, bicycle kick, buyback, deinstitutionalize, proxemicsbio- is a combining form meaning “life” occurring in loanwords from Greek (biography). On this model, bio- is used in the formation of compound words (bioluminescence). Other words that use the affix bio- include: bioengineering, biogeochemistry, bioherm, biomechanics, biosynthesis
Examples of 'biopolymer' in a sentence
biopolymer
Chitinases are important for effective utilization of this biopolymer.
Jogi Madhuprakash, Nour Eddine El Gueddari, Bruno M. Moerschbacher, Appa Rao Podile 2015, 'Catalytic Efficiency of Chitinase-D on Insoluble Chitinous Substrates Was Improvedby Fusing Auxiliary Domains', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0116823. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Moreover, there are efficient chemical methods available, such as peroxide, biopolymer and enzyme treatment.
Jocić Dragan, Jovančić Petar, Radetić Maja M., Topalović Tatjana, Petrović Zoran Lj. 2003, 'Use of modern methods of fibre surface modification to obtain the multifunctionalproperties of textile materials', Hemijska Industrijahttp://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0367-598X/2003/0367-598X0310491J.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The biopolymer xanthan has the problem of degradation and both are very expensive.
Augustine Agi, Radzuan Junin, Jeffrey Gbonhinbor, Mike Onyekonwu 2018, 'Natural polymer flow behaviour in porous media for enhanced oil recovery applications:a review', Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technologyhttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13202-018-0434-7. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In this context, bacterial cellulose, as renewable and biodegradable biopolymer has received considerable attention.
Maria Gullo, Salvatore La China, Giulio Petroni, Simona Di Gregorio, Paolo Giudici 2019, 'Exploring K2G30 Genome: A High Bacterial Cellulose Producing Strain in Glucose andMannitol Based Media', Frontiers in Microbiologyhttps://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00058/full. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The biopolymer had the ability to absorb water 400 times more than its dry weight.
Nazia Jamil, Nuzhat Ahmed 2008, 'Production of biopolymers by Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from marine source',Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technologyhttp://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-89132008000300004. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Our results reveal that this biopolymer possesses promising stripability as well as bio-adhesitivity.
N.V. Satheesh Madhav, Abhay Pratap Yadav 2013, 'A novel translabial platform utilizing bioexcipients from Litchi chinesis for thedelivery of rosiglitazone maleate', Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica Bhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211383513000956. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The eucalyptus oil nanoemulsion was impregnated into chitosan (1%) as a biopolymer in varying concentrations.
Sugumar S, Mukherjee A, Chandrasekaran N 2015, 'Eucalyptus oil nanoemulsion-impregnated chitosan film: antibacterial effects againsta clinical pathogen, Staphylococcus aureus, in vitro', International Journal of Nanomedicinehttps://www.dovepress.com/eucalyptus-oil-nanoemulsion-impregnated-chitosan-film-antibacterial-ef-peer-reviewed-article-IJN. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Various pore morphologies have different characteristics and contribute different performances to the biopolymer matrix.
T. M. S. Udenni Gunathilake, Yern Chee Ching, Kuan Yong Ching, Cheng Hock Chuah, LuqmanChuah Abdullah 2017, 'Biomedical and Microbiological Applications of Bio-Based Porous Materials: A Review',Polymershttp://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/5/160. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The nanoparticles were dispersed within the biopolymer without the need for surfactants or coupling agents.
Ana M. Díez-Pascual, Angel L. Díez-Vicente 2014, 'Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/ZnO Bionanocomposites with Improved Mechanical, Barrier andAntibacterial Properties', International Journal of Molecular Scienceshttp://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/15/6/10950. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)