New nanocomposites based on biopolymer poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) are processed via extrusion, using low content of calcined hydrotalcite (CHT) and cloisite 20A (C20A) as additives (3 wt%). The aim of this work is to characterize
Pablo‐Manuel Martínez‐Rubio +6 more
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PLA/PHBV/SEP/ZnO Hybrid Composites for Antimicrobial Multifunctional Packaging [PDF]
The development of multifunctional packaging addresses the demand for solutions that combine protection, sustainability, and functionalities such as antimicrobial activity.
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BIOSYNTHESIS OF COPOLYMER POLY (3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-3-HYDROXYVALERATE) FROM PALM OIL AND N-PENTANOL IN A 10L BIOREACTOR [PDF]
The production of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) copolymer, P (3HB-co-3HV) from palm oil and a second carbon source by using bacteria Erwinia sp. USMI-20 in a 10L bioreactor has been done.
Agustien , Anthoni +4 more
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Development of an injectable PHBV microparticles-GG hydrogel hybrid system for regenerative medicine [PDF]
Uncontrollable displacements that greatly affect the concentration of active agents at the target tissues are among a major limitation of the use of microparticulate drug delivery systems (DDS). Under this context a biphasic injectable DDS combining poly(
Amaral, Maria H. +4 more
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Microparticles prepared from biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates as matrix for encapsulation of cytostatic drug [PDF]
Microparticles made from degradable polyhydroxyalkanoates of different chemical compositions a homopolymer of 3-hydroxybutyric acid, copolymers of 3-hydroxybutyric and 4-hydroxybutyric acids (P3HB/4HB), 3-hydroxybutyric and 3-hydroxyvaleric acids (P3HB ...
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Antibacterial PHAs coating for titanium implants [PDF]
Biomaterial-associated infection is a serious complication of modern implantation surgery. Thus, the improvement of implant surfaces is required to avoid the first stage for biofilm formation, bacterial adhesion. The current research addresses this issue
Garcia, Yolanda +3 more
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High Performance Compostable Biocomposites Based on Bacterial Polyesters Suitable For Injection Molding and Blow Extrusion [PDF]
This work deals with the design, preparation and characterization of composites based on Poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate-co-(R)-3-hydroxyvalerate] and lignocellulosic filler suitable for the production of compostable and biodegradable biocomposites that mimic
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Nitrous Oxide Abatement Coupled with Biopolymer Production As a Model GHG Biorefinery for Cost-Effective Climate Change Mitigation [PDF]
Producción CientíficaN2O represents ∼6% of the global greenhouse gas emission inventory and the most important O3-depleting substance emitted in this 21st century. Despite its environmental relevance, little attention has been given to cost-effective and
Arnáiz, Esther +5 more
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Brazilian poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), P(3-HB), and its copolymer, poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate), P(3-HB-co-3-HV) were irradiated with gamma radiation (60Co) at room temperature and in the presence of oxygen. The viscosity-average molar mass (
Leticia Maria Oliveira +2 more
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In many countries, most of household goods are made from polymer or plastic. The polymer manufacturing industry has been relying on fossil fuel-based raw materials which are non-biodegradable. Plastics derived from these non-biodegradable sources will be
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