Table 4.
Comparative analysis of biopolymers and synthetic polymers.
| Polymer | Type | Lifespan/Degradation Time | Mechanism of Degradation | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collagen types I, II, III | Bio/ Semi-synthetic | 12 h | Enzymatic: collagenase | [124] |
| Cross-linked collagen | Semi-synthetic | >6 weeks | Enzymatic: collagenase | [125] |
| Alginate | Semi-synthetic | ~80 days | Hydrolytic disintegration | [126] |
| Cross-linked chitosan | Semi-synthetic | >20 weeks | Enzymatic: chitosanase and lysosome | [127] |
| Hyaluronan films | Biopolymer | 1 week to 4 months | Enzymatic: hyaluronidase | [128] |
| Braided silk | Biopolymer | 6 weeks | Proteolysis | [129] |
| Polycaprolactone (PCL) | Synthetic | >24 months | Hydrolytic | [130] |
| PLA | Synthetic | >24 months | Hydrolytic | [130] |
| PHA/PHB | Synthetic | >24 months | Bacterial fermentation | [131] |