Biodegradation of Polyurethane Derived from Castor Oil

The aim of this research was to stud the biodeoradation of a polymer derived from castor oil. which is a renewable. natural material that is a practical alternative for the replacement of traditional polyurethane foams. Due to Its molecular structure. which contains polyester segments derived from vegetable oil, the polymeric surface is susceptible to microorganism attack. attack. This study tested the biological degrading agent that was in contact with the microorgnisms resulting from microbioloaical grease degrading agents, when foam was inoculated. Solid-media agar-plate tests were conducted for their potential to evalute the biodegradation of polymeric particlw by specific strains of microorganisms during 216 hours. The growth rate was defined. This technique provides a way of distinguishing the degradation abilities abilities of microorganisms from the degradability of materials.