Aging is often accompanied by a surge in age-related chronic conditions and the gradual
deterioration of tissue and organ functions. Hence, continuous healthcare support is …

The bio-based, biodegradable family of polymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), is an
attractive candidate for an environmentally friendly replacement of petroleum-based plastics …

Tissue engineering technology aids in the regeneration of new tissue to replace damaged or
wounded tissue. Three-dimensional biodegradable and porous scaffolds are often utilized in …

Petrochemical plastics have become a cause of pollution for decades and finding alternative
plastics that are environmental friendly. Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biopolyester …

Biological polyesters of hydroxyacids are known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA). They
have proved to be an alternative, environmentally friendly and attractive candidate for the …

Biomaterials have played an important role in the treatment of disease and the improvement
of health care. Synthetic and naturally occurring biodegradable and biocompatible polymers …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been established as biodegradable polymers since the
second half of the twentieth century. Altering monomer composition of PHAs allows the …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biodegradable plastic. Numerous bacteria produce PHAs
under environmental stress conditions, such as excess carbon-rich organic matter and …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are a class of biopolyesters that are synthesized
intracellularly by microorganisms, mainly by different genera of eubacteria. These …

The synthetic polymers–plastics have been applied in a wide range of activities of our daily
routine. However, extensive usage and their non-biodegradable nature have led to their …