Expanding poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) applications: A review on modifications and effects
The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
[HTML][HTML] Innovative solutions and challenges to increase the use of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate) in food packaging and disposables
D Garcia-Garcia, L Quiles-Carrillo, R Balart… - European Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) has gain in recent years a huge interest in the food
packaging field due to its renewable origin from waste as well as non-food crops, high …
packaging field due to its renewable origin from waste as well as non-food crops, high …
Current advances and emerging trends in sustainable polyhydroxyalkanoate modification from organic waste streams for material applications
The current processes for producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are costly, owing to the
high cost of cultivation feedstocks, and the need to sterilise the growth medium, which is …
high cost of cultivation feedstocks, and the need to sterilise the growth medium, which is …
Morphology and crystallization behaviour of polyhydroxyalkanoates-based blends and composites: A review
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have emerged as an alternative to petrochemical-based
plastics in recent decades. They are biodegradable linear polyesters that are mainly …
plastics in recent decades. They are biodegradable linear polyesters that are mainly …
Agro waste as a potential carbon feedstock for poly-3-hydroxy alkanoates production: Commercialization potential and technical hurdles
The enormous production and widespread applications of non-biodegradable plastics lead
to their accumulation and toxicity to animals and humans. The issue can be addressed by …
to their accumulation and toxicity to animals and humans. The issue can be addressed by …
Polyhydroxyalkanoates biopolymers toward decarbonizing economy and sustainable future
P Rekhi, M Goswami, S Ramakrishna… - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Polymers are synonymous with the modern way of living. However, polymers with a large
carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are …
carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are …
Novel production methods of polyhydroxyalkanoates and their innovative uses in biomedicine and industry
G Fernandez-Bunster, P Pavez - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable polymer obtained from microorganisms and
plants, have been widely used in biomedical applications and devices, such as sutures …
plants, have been widely used in biomedical applications and devices, such as sutures …
Preparation of Porous Scaffold Based on Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) and FucoPol
This work focused on the development of porous scaffolds based on biocomposites
comprising two biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymers: a terpolyester, poly (3 …
comprising two biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymers: a terpolyester, poly (3 …
Extrusion and injection molding of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)(PHBHHx): influence of processing conditions on mechanical properties and …
Biobased and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have great potential as
sustainable packaging materials. However, improvements in their processing and …
sustainable packaging materials. However, improvements in their processing and …
Blown film extrusion of poly (lactic) acid/poly (3‐hydroxybutyrate‐4‐hydroxybutyrate) blends for improved toughness and processability
Poly (lactic acid) is one of the most commonly used bioplastics thanks to its mechanical
performance and low environmental impact. Strategies to overcome excessive rigidity of …
performance and low environmental impact. Strategies to overcome excessive rigidity of …