Synthesis, structure and properties of polyhydroxyalkanoates: biological polyesters
K Sudesh, H Abe, Y Doi - Progress in polymer science, 2000 - Elsevier
High molecular weight polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are synthesized and stored in the cell
cytoplasm as water-insoluble inclusions by various microorganisms. This intriguing …
cytoplasm as water-insoluble inclusions by various microorganisms. This intriguing …
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA): Review of synthesis, characteristics, processing and potential applications in packaging
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are gaining increasing attention in the biodegradable
polymer market due to their promising properties such as high biodegradability in different …
polymer market due to their promising properties such as high biodegradability in different …
Recent advances in polyhydroxyalkanoates degradation and chemical recycling
A Dhaini, V Hardouin-Duparc, A Alaaeddine… - Progress in Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastics are nowadays essential to our daily life for a wide range of applications. In order to
face the demand of polymer markets, given the depletion of fossil feedstocks from which they …
face the demand of polymer markets, given the depletion of fossil feedstocks from which they …
A review of biodegradable polymers: uses, current developments in the synthesis and characterization of biodegradable polyesters, blends of biodegradable polymers …
W Amass, A Amass, B Tighe - Polymer international, 1998 - Wiley Online Library
This review considers the uses of biodegradable polymers in terms of their relevance within
current plastic waste management of packaging materials, biomedical applications and …
current plastic waste management of packaging materials, biomedical applications and …
The chemomechanical properties of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates
Microbially produced polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are fully biodegradable biopolyesters
that have attracted much attention recently as alternative polymeric materials that can be …
that have attracted much attention recently as alternative polymeric materials that can be …
Biodegradation of poly (vinyl alcohol) based materials
E Chiellini, A Corti, S D'Antone, R Solaro - Progress in Polymer science, 2003 - Elsevier
Poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) is recognized as one of the very few vinyl polymers soluble in
water also susceptible of ultimate biodegradation in the presence of suitably acclimated …
water also susceptible of ultimate biodegradation in the presence of suitably acclimated …
Occurrence, synthesis and medical application of bacterial polyhydroxyalkanoate
M Zinn, B Witholt, T Egli - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2001 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) comprise a large class of polyesters that are synthesized by
many bacteria as an intracellular carbon and energy compound. Analysis of isolated PHAs …
many bacteria as an intracellular carbon and energy compound. Analysis of isolated PHAs …
Thermal, mechanical and morphological characterization of plasticized PLA–PHB blends
MA Abdelwahab, A Flynn, BS Chiou, S Imam… - … degradation and stability, 2012 - Elsevier
A blend of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)(75% by weight) and poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB)(25%
by weight) with a polyester plasticizer (Lapol 108) at two different concentrations (5 and 7 …
by weight) with a polyester plasticizer (Lapol 108) at two different concentrations (5 and 7 …
Microalgae as contributors to produce biopolymers
Biopolymers are very favorable materials produced by living organisms, with interesting
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …
Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates: the future green materials of choice
E Akaraonye, T Keshavarz, I Roy - Journal of Chemical …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have recently been the focus of attention as a biodegradable
and biocompatible substitute for conventional non degradable plastics. The cost of large …
and biocompatible substitute for conventional non degradable plastics. The cost of large …