Physical and Processing Properties of Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Copolymers

Abstract

Introduction Experimental Chemical Synthesis Biological Production Molecular Weight Determination NMR Thermal Analysis X-ray Analysis Crystallization Kinetics Mechanical Analysis Rheological Measurements Properties Breaking Down Isodimorphism Increasing Flexibility, Ductility Crystallization Rate Melt Properties Melt Stability Deformation Properties and Morphology Conclusions Acknowledgements Keywords: poly(3-hydroxyalkanoates); poly([R]-3-hydroxybutyrate); poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate); poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate); poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyoctanoate); poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxydecanoate); poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyoctadecanoate); physical properties; melt properties; polymer processing; bacterial copolyester; mechanical properties; crystallinity