Crystallization of microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates: A review

Q Wang, Y Xu, P Xu, W Yang, M Chen, W Dong… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), produced by the microbial fermentation, is a promising
green polymer and has attracted much attention due to its excellent biocompatibility …

Effect of temperatures on stress-induced structural evolution and mechanical behaviors of polyglycolic acid/polycaprolactone blends

P Xu, S Tan, D Niu, Q Wang, T Liu, W Yang, P Ma - Polymer, 2023 - Elsevier
Polyglycolic acid (PGA) is a high-strength polyester with good seawater degradability and
biodegradability, which has good application prospects in packaging, but the poor …

Balancing Melt Solubility and Morphology in Epitaxial Nucleation: The Case of Nicotinic Acid and Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyhexanoate)

J Bledsoe, G Crane, J Drewke, J Casey… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Nicotinic acid was evaluated as a melt-soluble nucleator for a poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-
hydroxyhexanoate)(PHBHHx) copolymer for melt-processing applications. A series of …

Enhanced crystallization and storage stability of mechanical properties of poly (hydroxyalkanoate) s in the presence of hydrazide compounds with different …

P Xu, W Zhong, Y Wang, Y Xu, W Yang, P Ma - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Slow crystallization rates and poor storage stability of mechanical properties limit the
widespread use of biosynthesized poly (hydroxyalkanoate) s (PHA). Hydrazide compounds …

Optimum processing conditions for the maximum crystallization rate of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)

K Janchai, T Kida, M Yamaguchi, T Sunagawa… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The effect of thermal and shear histories on the crystallization rate of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-
co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)(PHBHHx) was studied. As with other crystalline polymers, the …

Development of a novel rheological method for determining melting properties of gelatin-based gummies

DS Atik, M Demirci, ÖS Toker, I Palabiyik - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, a novel rheometer-based method was explored to determine the melting point
of gummy, which is one of the most consumed confectionery products. The new method is …

Enhanced crystallization and storage stability of mechanical properties of biosynthesized poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanate) induced by self-nucleation

P Xu, Q Wang, M Yu, W Yang, Y Weng, W Dong… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
The poor mechanical properties induced by unsatisfactory crystallization ability limit the
widespread use of biosynthesized poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanate)(PHBH) …

Anomalous Mechanical Response of Stretched Film of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyhexanoate)

Y Fukuda, K Janchai, T Sunagawa… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
The mechanical responses during loading, unloading, and reloading cyclic tensile tests of a
tubular blown film of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) are studied. Although …