Biodegradable polymer which, edible films have gained more attention due to their environmentally-friendly characteristics, vast variety and availability, non-toxicity, and low cost. Biodegradable polymers have a long history, and since many are natural products, the precise timeline of their discovery and use cannot be accurately traced. One of the first medicinal uses of a biodegradable polymer was the catgut suture, which dates back to at least 100 AD. The first catgut sutures were made from the intestines of sheep, but modern catgut sutures are made from purified collagen extracted from the small intestines of cattle, sheep, or goats. The concept of synthetic
James Stout (rackets) James Stout (rackets) James Stout, born August 16, 1984, is a world-ranked professional squash, rackets and real tennis player from Bermuda. Stout has been the World Champion of Rackets since 2008, and is also ranked within the top ten in the world in Real Tennis and Squash Doubles. He previously played professional squash on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) world tour, achieving a career high ranking of world #116 in 2004. Alongside his pro athlete career, he has been a teaching professional at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club since 2006. Stout began playing squash in Bermuda at the