1. what type of polymer would you obtain if sorbital (a sugar alcohol found in sugar free gum) was used as a plasticizer addictive?
2a. Starch-borate and starch-glycerol polymers have been used for encapsulation of pharmaceutical drugs or pesticides. Explain what effect ths might have and why it would be beneficial.
2b. Are these polymers considered to be biodegradable? why or why not?
