Nanotechnology is becoming an integral part of almost all of the science and technology sectors in different ways. Nano is offering dynamic tools, which play a crucial role based on their science-dependent manner. Nanofibre is one such tool that has predominant application scope in varied fields including pharmaceuticals, environmental engineering, tissue engineering, energy storage, sensors, etc. Polymers are the fundamental ingredients based on which the nanofibre fabrication is carried out. Varied applications using these polymeric nanofibres demand effective clearing of the nanofibres from the site of action, within the body or from the environment in a relatively shorter period. The biocompatibility and biodegradability is of the greatest concerns in the biomedical application point of nanofibres. Biologically degradable polymers are increasing the interest of the researchers as they can be eliminated from the body during in-vivo applications and from environment relatively a

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The polymers which are claimed to be biodegradable contain functional groups which are unstable owing to their hydrolytic nature. The green polymers or biopolymers contribute greatly to nanofibre synthesis because of their biodegradable nature, which has been briefed in this review. The biocompatibility, sustainability, cost, recycling, eco-friendly nature, etc. are some of the parameters of these polymers that attract nanofibre fabricators. However, each polymer discussed has its own merits and demerits in terms of its usage in nanofibre synthesis. Newer versions of these polymers through functional modification or through blending with other eco-friendly chemicals or nanoparticles, etc. could further expand the scope of these polymers in nanofibre synthesis. Till that, the research on finding biodegradable polymer with excellent fiber making physio-chemical properties will be continuing.

Selvakumar, K., Madhan, R. and Kumar, G. V. (2020). Biodegradable Polymers for Nanofibre Production. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 12(2): 68-73.