Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Characterization of polyhydroxybutyrate production from Halomonas titanicae KHS3 and manufacturing of electrosprayed nanoparticles
21/11/2023 -
We are currently demonstrating that hydroxyl groups in biomass are converted to aldehydes through oxidation reaction. Our ongoing studies confirm the occurrence of imine bond?based thermosetting...
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Production from Lignocellulosic Wastes Using Bacillus megaterium ATCC 14581
22/11/2023 -
This study aimed to analyze the production of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) from lignocellulosic biomass through a series of steps, including microwave irradiation, ammonia delignification, enzymatic...
Controlled-Release Materials for Remediation of Trichloroethylene Contamination in Groundwater
05/11/2023 -
Groundwater contamination by trichloroethylene (TCE) presents a pressing environmental challenge with far-reaching consequences. Traditional remediation methods have shown limitations in effectively...
Geant4 Simulation of Photon- and Neutron-Shielding Capabilities of Biopolymer Blends of Poly(lactic acid) and Poly(hydroxybutyrate)
29/10/2023 -
Simulation is used by scientists to imitate a real-life experimental setup in order to save time, costs and effort. Geant4, a toolkit based on the Monte Carlo method, has been widely used in...
A Comparison of Chitosan Adhesion to KOH and H2O2 Pre-Treated Electrospun Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) Nanofibers
26/10/2023 -
Chitosan coatings could effectively increase the biostability and biocompatibility of biomaterials while maintaining their structural integrity. In this study, electrospun fibrous polyhydroxybutyrate...
Approaches to Control Crazing Deformation of PHA-Based Biopolymeric Blends
26/10/2023 -
The mechanical behavior of polymer materials is heavily influenced by a phenomenon known as crazing. Crazing is a precursor to damage and leads to the formation of cracks as it grows in both...
Biocomposites Based on Electrospun Fibers of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and Nanoplatelets of Graphene Oxide: Thermal Characteristics and Segmental Dynamics at Hydrothermal and Ozonation Impact
20/10/2023 -
In order to create new biodegradable nanocomposites for biomedicine, packaging, and environmentally effective adsorbents, ultra-thin composite fibers consisting of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and...
Sustainable Polyhydroxyalkanoate Production from Food Waste via Bacillus mycoides ICRI89: Enhanced 3D Printing with Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Blend
20/10/2023 -
In view of implementing green technologies for bioplastic turning polices, novel durable feedstock for Bacillus mycoides ICRI89 used for efficient polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) generation is proposed...
Biodegradable Conductive Layers Based on a Biopolymer Polyhydroxybutyrate/Polyhydroxyvalerate and Graphene Nanoplatelets Deposited by Spray-Coating Technique
19/10/2023 -
In light of the growing concern for environmental protection and the alarming amount of waste produced due to hygiene regulations, this study suggests a biodegradable and eco-friendly solution that...
Impact of Multiple Reprocessing on Properties of Polyhydroxybutyrate and Polypropylene
18/10/2023 -
Biobased plastics have the potential to be sustainable, but to explore their circularity further, current end-of-life options need to be broadened. Mechanical recycling is one of the most accepted...
Continuous polyhydroxybutyrate production from biogas in an innovative two?stage bioreactor configuration
13/10/2023 -
Continuous biopolymer production from biogas using feast?famine strategies was found to be negatively impacted by the bacterial growth on the biopolymer during the feast phase. In this work,...
Development of Polyhydroxybutyrate-Based Packaging Films and Methods to Their Ultrasonic Welding
10/10/2023 -
This study developed a technical task associated with the formation of welded joints based on biodegradable polymers and their subsequent physicochemical characterization. The primary objective was...
Influence of Rheological and Morphological Characteristics of Polyhydroxybutyrate on Its Meltblown Process Behavior
01/10/2023 -
Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a promising biopolymer. However, processing PHB in pure form in thermoplastic processes is limited due to its rapid degradation, very low initial crystallization rate,...
Gentamicin Release Study in Uniaxial and Coaxial Polyhydroxybutyrate–Polyethylene Glycol–Gentamicin Microfibers Treated with Atmospheric Plasma
26/09/2023 -
The skin is the largest organ and one of the most important in the human body, and is constantly exposed to pathogenic microorganisms that cause infections; then, pharmacological administration is...
Optimization of Physical Parameters Involved in Cell Lysis of Bacillus Sp. to Recover Bioplastic Polyhydroxyalkanoates
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The increased global population has concurrently increased waste disposal, whose majority is conventional plastic. In this study, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), an alternative biopolymer to...
Changes in the Gut Microbiota Composition during Implantation of Composite Scaffolds Based on Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate) and Alginate on the Large-Intestine Wall
04/09/2023 -
The development of biopolymer scaffolds for intestine regeneration is one of the most actively developing areas in tissue engineering. However, intestinal regenerative processes after scaffold...
Evaluation of spherulite growth in PHB?based systems – A DoE approach
30/07/2023 -
AbstractBased on the requirements of resource conservation and environmental development, an important factor for paper?based materials to be able to completely replace plastic materials in the...
Development of Nonwoven Fibrous Materials Based on Poly-3-Hydroxybutyrate with a High Content of α-Tricalcium Phosphate
26/07/2023 -
α-tricalcium (α-TCP) phosphate is widely used as an osteoinductive biocompatible material, serving as an alternative to synthetic porous bone materials. The objective of...
Triangular Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis: Investigating Potential Application in Materials and Biosensing
11/07/2023 -
Triangular silver nanoplates (TSNPs) exhibit unique optical and antimicrobial properties due to their shape, sharp edges, and vertices. In this study, TSNPs were incorporated into biopolymer blends...
Polyhydroxybutyrate Metabolism in Azospirillum brasilense and Its Applications, a Review
13/07/2023 -
Gram-negative Azospirillum brasilense accumulates approximately 80% of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) as dry cell weight. For this reason, this bacterium has been characterized as one of the main...
Films of Poly(Hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) and Copper with Antibacterial Activity
30/06/2023 -
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), PHB, is a hydrophobic biopolymer with good mechanical and barrier properties. However, neat PHB is a semicrystalline polymer with a relative high degree of crystallinity and...
