Fabrication and improved performance of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) for packaging by addition of high molecular weight natural rubber

ABSTRACT The packaging industry is searching for alternative materials to attain environmental sustainability. Poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is a semicrystalline polymer that meets this sustainability goal since it is bioderived and biodegradable. However, its brittle nature and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of applied polymer science 2016-10, Vol.133 (37), p.np-n/a
Hauptverfasser:	Modi, Sunny J., Cornish, Katrina, Koelling, Kurt, Vodovotz, Yael
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	biomaterials biopolymers and renewable polymers Blends Materials science Natural rubber Packaging Penetration Permeation Polymer blends Polymers rubber Sustainability Thermoplastic resins
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